Word Counter

Workflow & Usage

1. Paste or type your text. The tool updates counts in real time.
2. Scan the badges. See Words, Characters, Whitespace, Sentences, Paragraphs, Reading time at a glance.
3. Review “Top Words.” Spot repetition or keyword balance quickly.
4. Edit and iterate. Adjust your copy until it fits your goals (SEO limits, social captions, briefs).

Use Cases

• SEO Snippets & Meta
  Fit titles/descriptions to length recommendations without guessing.

• Blog Drafting
  Keep pacing tight: monitor words, paragraphs, and reading time as you write.

• Social & Ads
  Hit platform character limits precisely for captions, tweets, and ad headlines.

• Client Copy Reviews
  Share quick, objective stats alongside feedback (no files exchanged).

• Transcripts & Notes
  Clean up long notes, check sentence/paragraph structure, and highlight overused terms.

• Content Audits
  Assess keyword repetition with Top Words and rebalance for clarity.

Tips for Best Results

• Aim for scannability. Short sentences + frequent paragraph breaks improve reading speed and retention.
• Use “Top Words” as a mirror. If brand terms or key phrases are missing (or overused), adjust.
• Estimate read time for layout. If a section runs long, split or summarize.
• Mind whitespace. A high whitespace count with low words often means excess line breaks or spacing.

How It Works

Everything runs client-side:

• Grapheme-aware character count. Uses Intl.Segmenter when available to handle emojis and complex scripts accurately; falls back gracefully otherwise.
• Word detection. Unicode-friendly regex (letters + numbers + common apostrophes) to count words reliably.
• Sentence estimation. Protects common abbreviations (e.g., “Dr.”, “e.g.”) before splitting on . ! ? ….
• Paragraphs. Splits on blank lines with sensible trimming.
• Reading time. Calculates minutes from words at ~200 wpm, rounded to two decimals.
• Top Words. Lowercases, tallies, sorts, and shows the top 10 by frequency.