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Word Counter
Whether you're fitting a meta description, hitting an editor's word target, or sizing a guest post, you need exact counts. This word counter updates live as you type: words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and average sentence length.
Words
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Characters
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Characters (no spaces)
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Sentences
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Paragraphs
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Avg. words / sentence
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Everything runs in your browser — nothing is uploaded — so it's safe for unpublished drafts and client work.
How to Use the Word Counter
- 1Paste or type your text in the box.
- 2Read live counts for words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs.
- 3Watch average sentence length — under 20 words keeps copy scannable.
- 4Edit in place until you hit your target.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long should a blog post be?
Long enough to fully answer the query — top-ranking posts typically run 1,200–2,500 words, but a focused 800-word answer beats padded 3,000 words. Guest post guidelines usually ask for 800–1,500.
Does word count affect SEO?
Not directly — Google rewards completeness, not length. Word count correlates with rankings only because thorough coverage takes space. Never pad to hit a number.
Is my text stored anywhere?
No. Counting happens entirely in your browser with JavaScript; the text never leaves your device.
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