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Getting your word and character count is effortless with ShoXTools Word Counter.
Copy text from any document, email, or website and paste it into the text box — or type directly. Statistics update instantly as you write.
Word count, character count, sentence count, paragraph count, unique words, average word length, and estimated reading time all update in real time.
Use the Word Limit Tracker to set a target — like 500 words for an essay. A progress bar shows how much of your limit you have used and turns red when exceeded.
The top keywords section shows your most frequently used words, helping you identify overused terms or check SEO keyword frequency in your content.
Word counts matter in almost every writing context. Academic essays have strict limits. Blog posts need a minimum length for SEO. Social media platforms cap caption lengths. Job applications have field character limits. Without an accurate word counter, you're guessing.
ShoXTools Word Counter analyzes your text entirely in your browser — no server involved. Every metric updates the instant you type or paste, giving you real-time feedback as you write or edit.
Real-time text analysis in your browser — completely free with no limitations.
Every statistic updates instantly as you type or paste text. No button clicking needed — results are always current.
All analysis happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your text is never sent to any server or stored anywhere.
Automatically calculates estimated reading time based on the standard adult reading speed of 200 words per minute.
Set a target word count and track your progress with a visual progress bar that turns red when you exceed the limit.
See your top 8 most frequently used words at a glance. Identify overused terms and check SEO keyword frequency.
Track the average number of characters per word in your text — a useful readability metric for academic and professional writing.
See how many distinct vocabulary words appear in your text. A higher unique word ratio indicates greater vocabulary diversity.
Fully responsive design works on desktop, laptop, tablet, iPhone, and Android with any modern browser.
Analyze texts of any length. No daily caps, no character limits, no paid plan required. Entire books are handled easily.
Word counting is needed across every type of writing — from academic essays to professional content.
Students
Check essay and assignment word counts before submission to meet academic requirements
Bloggers & Writers
Track article length for SEO — longer posts tend to rank better in search engines
Social Media
Count characters for Twitter/X posts, Instagram captions, and LinkedIn updates
Professionals
Check report, email, and proposal lengths before sending to clients or leadership
SEO Specialists
Verify content length and keyword density before publishing to optimize for search
Translators
Count source and translated text words for billing and project scope tracking
Common word count requirements across different writing types and platforms.
| Assignment Type | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Short essay | 500–800 words |
| Standard essay | 1,000–2,000 words |
| Research paper | 3,000–5,000 words |
| Dissertation chapter | 8,000–10,000 words |
| Full dissertation | 10,000–15,000 words |
Average adult reading speed is approximately 200–250 words per minute for standard text. Our tool calculates at 200 wpm, which is a conservative estimate.
Everything you need to know about our free word counter.