Word Counter

Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs. Reading time and level. Free.

0
Words
0
Characters
0
No Spaces
0
Sentences
0
Paragraphs
1m
Read Time
1m
Speak Time
โ€”
Level
๐Ÿ“Š
Content Length Guide
Twitter: 280 chars
Meta description: 155 chars
Blog post: 1,500-2,500 words
Long-form: 3,000+ words
โฑ๏ธ
Reading Speed
Average adult: 225 wpm
Speed reading: 400 wpm
Speaking: 150 wpm
Audiobook: 150-160 wpm
๐ŸŽฏ
SEO Sweet Spots
Title tag: 50-60 chars
H1: under 70 chars
Meta desc: 150-160 chars
Alt text: under 125 chars
โšก Clarity Pro โ€” Now Available
Scheduled audits, rank tracking, competitor analysis, and white-label reports.

SEO guide

How to use the Word counter for SEO

A word counter helps you check whether a page has enough substance for its search intent. Clarity also shows reading time and top terms so you can spot thin copy before publishing.

What Clarity checks

  • โœ“Words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time
  • โœ“Top repeated words in the draft
  • โœ“SEO length reference points for titles, descriptions and articles

Common issues found

  • !Pages too thin to satisfy the query
  • !Meta descriptions or headings that are too long
  • !Drafts that repeat filler words but miss the main topic

Example action

Example: a landing page can be concise, but it still needs enough context to explain who it helps, what it checks and what the next step is.

Read the SEO audit checklist โ†’

Frequently asked questions

How many words should an SEO page have?

It depends on intent. A tool page can be shorter than a guide, but it still needs enough explanatory copy to answer the query clearly.

Does word count directly rank pages?

No. Word count is not a ranking target by itself, but thin pages often fail because they do not cover the topic well enough.

What should I check after word count?

Check headings, keyword coverage, readability, metadata, internal links and whether the page has a clear conversion path.

Content Depth Tracking in Pro

Monitor thin content risks and prioritize pages needing expansion.

Related Tools