Know how long your writing really is
Paste your text to see words, characters, reading time, speaking time and the keywords you repeat most. It all runs in your browser.
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Keyword density
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Reading and speaking time
See how long a reader needs for your page, or how long a speech will run. Change the words-per-minute to match your audience or your own pace.
Keyword density you can see
Find the words and two- and three-word phrases you lean on. Select one and every match lights up in your text, so you can decide which repeats to keep.
Limits for real platforms
Track length against an X post, a meta description, a title tag or a text message. The bar warns you near the limit and shows how far over you are.
Private by design
Counting happens on your device. Your text is not sent to a server, and the draft is saved only in this browser until you clear it.
How the numbers are calculated
Words are runs of letters or numbers, so "well-known" and "don't" each count as one word. Characters include spaces and punctuation, and an emoji counts as one character.
Reading time is words divided by 238 words per minute, a typical adult reading speed. Speaking time uses 130 words per minute, a comfortable pace for a talk. Both are estimates, and you can change either speed.
Keyword density is the number of times a word or phrase appears divided by the total words or phrases counted. With "Ignore common words" on, filler such as "the" and "and" is left out.
Questions
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No. This page counts your text in your browser and does not send it anywhere. Your draft is stored in this browser so it is still here when you come back, and the Clear button removes it.
Does it work for Chinese, Japanese or Thai?
Character counts work for any language. Word counts rely on spaces between words, so languages written without spaces will show too few words.
How accurate is the reading time?
It is an estimate. Dense or technical text reads slower than a light article, so adjust the reading speed to match your audience.
What is a good keyword density?
There is no number that guarantees results. Use the table to catch accidental repetition and to confirm your main topic appears where you expect, then write for your reader first.