Word Counter

The word counter is highly accurate and follows standard word counting rules. It counts words by splitting text at whitespace boundaries and filtering out empty strings. Numbers, hyphenated words, and contractions are counted as single words, matching the behavior of Microsoft Word and Google Docs.

Reading time is calculated using an average reading speed of 200 words per minute, which is the standard for adult readers. Speaking time uses 130 words per minute, the average conversational speaking pace. These are industry-standard rates used by professional writers and speakers.

Keyword density shows the top 10 most frequently used words in your text, excluding common stop words like "the," "is," and "at." The percentage represents how often each word appears relative to your total word count. This helps identify main topics and avoid keyword overuse in SEO writing.

No. The word counter runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your text is never sent to any server or stored anywhere. Everything happens locally on your device, ensuring complete privacy and security of your content.

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