Use the Word Counter
This word counter goes beyond a simple word tally. Type or paste any text — or upload a .txt, .doc or .docx file — and it instantly returns word count, character count (with and without
- Free to use
- No signup
- Nothing to install
- Works in any modern browser
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What is the Word Counter?
This word counter goes beyond a simple word tally. Type or paste any text — or upload a .txt, .doc or .docx file — and it instantly returns word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count, average word length and the number of unique words used.
It also estimates reading time and speaking time based on standard adult rates, and surfaces the top 10 most-used keywords with their occurrence count and density percentage, which is handy for checking whether an article leans too hard on one phrase before you publish it.
3 steps to your result
Open the tool and follow along. Nothing to install.
What you get
Words, characters (with/without spaces), sentences, paragraphs and average word length in one pass.
Estimates based on 200 wpm reading and 130 wpm speaking, useful for articles, scripts and speeches.
Top 10 non-stopword keywords with occurrence count and percentage — a quick SEO sanity check.
Analyze a .txt, .doc or .docx file directly instead of pasting the content by hand.
AZRS tools are free to open and use.
It opens in your browser, so there is nothing to download.
Used for
Pick one to see how it fits.
Writers & bloggers
Check article length against a target word count and catch overused words before publishing.
Try it freeStudents
Verify an essay or assignment meets a minimum or maximum word count requirement.
Try it freeSEO professionals
Spot keyword stuffing or thin content using the density table and reading-time estimate.
Try it freeHow it compares
A plain look at this tool next to the usual alternative.
| This text tool | Desktop software | |
|---|---|---|
| Install | Nothing to install | Usually an app or program to install |
| Account | No signup | Depends on the product |
| Cost | Free to use | Free or paid, depends on the product |
Questions people ask
Is this word counter free?
Yes, 100% free with unlimited use — no signup, no limits and no ads.
Can I count words in an uploaded file?
Yes, upload a .txt, .doc or .docx file and the tool extracts and analyzes the text automatically.
What is keyword density?
It's how often a specific word appears relative to the total word count, shown as a percentage — useful for spotting overused words before publishing.
How is reading time calculated?
Using an average adult reading speed of 200 words per minute, rounded to the nearest minute.
Is my text stored anywhere?
Only in your personal history if you're logged in, and it's private to your account — never shared or sold.
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