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Word and Character Counter
Check word count and characters with or without spaces as you draft an essay, application, article, or post.
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Word Frequency and Repetition Analysis
Word frequency shows how often each word appears; phrase analysis counts how often 2–3 word groups occur.
Enter at least 50 words to see the analysis here.
Most-used words
The share is the word count divided by all words in the text.
Most-used phrases
Shows 2–3 word phrases; the share uses all possible phrases in the text.
Check a draft against an assignment word limit, tighten an article, or stay within a form’s character limit before submitting it.
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When does text length matter?
Essays and assignments
Compare a draft with the word range set by your course or assignment.
Applications and forms
Check the length of a statement, application answer, or short bio before submitting it.
CVs and job applications
Check the requested word or character limit in a CV profile, cover letter, or application form.
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Questions about word and character counts
How many words should an SEO article have?
There is no fixed word-count target that works for every SEO article. Cover the topic and the reader’s question clearly; Google says there is no preferred word count.
How many words should an essay or assignment be?
It depends on the assignment, course, or publisher. Use the word range in the instructions, and check whether notes or appendices count if the requirement is strict.
How many pages is 500 words?
It depends on the font, margins, and line spacing. As a rough guide, with 12-point Times New Roman and standard margins, 500 words is about 2 double-spaced pages or 1 single-spaced page.
How many pages is 1,000 words?
Formatting makes a difference. With 12-point Times New Roman and standard margins, 1,000 words is roughly 4 double-spaced pages or 2 single-spaced pages; headings and paragraph breaks can change the total.
How can I find the most-used words in a text?
Count each word and divide its frequency by the total number of words. This analysis shows the five most-used words and their share of the text once it is at least 50 words long; you can include common words too.
Do spaces and line breaks count as characters?
Yes. The character total includes spaces and line breaks. The separate without-spaces total removes whitespace, including tabs and line breaks.
How long should an SEO title or meta description be?
Google does not set a fixed character limit for these fields. Search snippets may be shortened to fit the device, so keep the wording concise and put the key information first.
Is my text uploaded or saved?
No. Counting happens in your browser, and this tool does not send or store the text you type or paste.