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Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and reading time.
0 words, 0 characters, 0 sentences
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Reading time
@200 wpm
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Speaking time
@130 wpm
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Unique words
distinct
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Avg word length
chars
Readability
Grade level— (—)
Reading ease—/100 (—)
Writing goal
0 / 0Set a target
Top keywords
Type some text to see keyword density.
Text analysis
- Longest word
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- Longest sentence
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- Shortest sentence
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- Questions
- 0
- Exclamations
- 0
- Passive voice (approx)
- 0 instances
How to Use Word Counter
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Paste or type your text into the editor
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See live word, character, and sentence counts
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Check reading and speaking time estimates
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Review top keywords and text analysis
Why Use FlikTools Word Counter?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Complete Guide: Word Counter
What is Word Counter?
FlikTools Word Counter is a free online tool that counts words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time as you type or paste text. Everything updates in real time — no buttons to press.
It's designed for writers, students, and professionals who need to hit a precise length: a 500-word essay, a 280-character tweet, a meta description under 160 characters, an Amazon product title under its limit, or a LinkedIn post that fits the preview cutoff.
Beyond raw counts, it shows reading time so you know how long your audience needs, and tracks keyword density so you can spot accidental repetition.
When Should You Use Word Counter?
- Academic essays and assignments. Hit exact word-count requirements without manually tallying or trusting your word processor.
- Social media posts. Stay under Twitter's 280, LinkedIn's preview cutoff, or Instagram's 2,200-character cap.
- SEO meta tags. Keep titles under ~60 characters and descriptions under ~160 so search results don't truncate.
- Job applications and cover letters. Many platforms enforce strict character limits on personal statements.
- Translation and copywriting work. Freelancers bill by word count — verify your draft matches what the client agreed to.
Word Counter vs Other Tools
Compared to Microsoft Word or Google Docs, FlikTools shows the count without you opening a separate panel and works on any device, including phones, without an account. Compared to other free counters, there are no ads obscuring the editor and no upload — the text never leaves your browser.
If you need a quick, private, ad-free word and character counter online, this is the fastest one to load.
Tips for Best Results
- Strip formatting first. When pasting from a webpage, paste as plain text to avoid hidden characters inflating your count.
- Watch reading time, not just words. A 1,000-word post that takes 4 minutes lands very differently than a 1,000-word page of dense data.
- Use keyword density to self-edit. If a single word appears 15+ times, your writing probably feels repetitive — swap in synonyms.
- Count characters with spaces for SEO. Search engines count spaces; your meta description budget includes them.