Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in real-time. Get reading time estimates and keyword density analysis. 100% free, no signup required.
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Estimate at 200 WPM
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More than just counting words - get comprehensive text analysis for writers, students, and SEO professionals.
See your word count update instantly as you type. No need to click buttons or wait - statistics refresh automatically with every keystroke.
Track characters with and without spaces. Perfect for social media posts, meta descriptions, and content with strict character limits.
Monitor the structure of your writing with accurate sentence and paragraph counting for better document organization.
Calculate how long it takes to read your content at 200 words per minute - the average adult reading speed.
Plan presentations with speaking time estimates at 150 WPM - ideal for speeches, podcasts, and videos.
Identify your most-used words and phrases. Essential for SEO optimization and avoiding keyword stuffing.
Twitter/X
280 characters
Meta Description
155-160 characters
LinkedIn Post
3,000 characters
Instagram Caption
2,200 characters
Meet academic requirements for essays, research papers, and dissertations with precise word counting.
Ensure your blog posts and articles meet the recommended length for search engine optimization.
Keep cover letters and resumes concise by tracking word count as you write.
Optimize content for search engines by checking how often keywords appear in your text.
Calculate speaking time for presentations, speeches, and videos using words-per-minute estimates.
Monitor your daily writing output for NaNoWriMo, content production, or personal writing goals.
While Microsoft Word includes a built-in word counter, ListWrangler's word counter offers several advantages. Our tool works instantly in any browser without needing software installation. You can quickly paste text from any source - emails, PDFs, web pages, or documents - and get immediate statistics. Unlike Word's word count dialog that requires navigating menus, our real-time display updates as you type.
ListWrangler also provides additional metrics that Microsoft Word doesn't offer, including reading time estimates, speaking time calculations, and keyword density analysis. For writers focused on SEO or those preparing presentations, these extra features make ListWrangler the more comprehensive choice. Plus, since everything runs in your browser, your text remains completely private and never leaves your device.
Simply paste or type your text into the editor above. The word count updates in real-time as you type or paste content. You'll see the total words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs instantly displayed. No need to click any buttons - it's all automatic.
Hyphenated words like 'well-known' or 'state-of-the-art' are counted as single words, which matches how most word processors and academic guidelines handle them. This is the standard approach used by Microsoft Word and Google Docs.
Reading time is calculated using the average adult reading speed of 200 words per minute. For speaking time, we use 150 words per minute, which is a comfortable pace for presentations. These are industry-standard rates used by platforms like Medium and professional speaking coaches.
You can copy text from any document - including PDFs, Word files, Google Docs, or web pages - and paste it into ListWrangler. The word count will update instantly. Simply select all text in your document (Ctrl+A or Cmd+A), copy it (Ctrl+C or Cmd+C), and paste it here.
Absolutely. All processing happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your text never leaves your device and is never sent to any server. We have no way to see, store, or access your content. ListWrangler is 100% private.
Our keyword density analysis counts each word's frequency and calculates its percentage of total words. Common words (like 'the', 'and', 'is') are included in the analysis. For SEO purposes, focus on keywords that appear 1-3% of the time for optimal density.
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