How do I count words in a text?

Paste your text into our word count tool and it instantly shows the word count, character count, sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time.

How long does it take to read 1000 words?

At the average adult reading speed of 238 words per minute, 1000 words takes approximately 4 minutes and 12 seconds to read.

How many words is a 5-minute speech?

An average speaking pace is 130-150 words per minute. A 5-minute speech is approximately 650-750 words.

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Word Count Tool

Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs instantly. Get reading time at multiple speeds, speaking time, and top keyword density analysis. Perfect for writers, students, and SEO.

Count Words & Analyze Text

WORDS

CHARACTERS

CHARS (NO SPACES)

SENTENCES

PARAGRAPHS

UNIQUE WORDS

Estimated reading time:

🐌 Slow (150 wpm)

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📖 Average (238 wpm)

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⚡ Fast (400 wpm)

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🎤 Speaking (130 wpm)

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Top keyword frequency (excluding stopwords):

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Word Count Requirements by Content Type

Tweet / X post: 280 characters max
Instagram caption: 2,200 characters max (125 recommended)
Email subject line: Under 50 characters for best open rates
Blog post (basic): 800–1,200 words
Blog post (pillar/SEO): 2,000–4,000 words
Short story: 1,000–7,500 words
Novella: 17,500–40,000 words
Novel: 70,000–100,000 words
College essay: 500–650 words (Common App)
Academic research paper: 4,000–8,000 words typically
5-minute speech: ~650–750 words

SEO content length guidelines

Google doesn't rank by word count, but longer content tends to rank better because it covers topics more comprehensively. For competitive keywords, aim for content that matches or exceeds the average length of the top 3 ranking pages. Use our keyword density section to ensure your target keyword appears at a natural 1–2% density.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pages is 1000 words?

At standard settings (12pt font, double-spaced, 1-inch margins), 1,000 words is approximately 4 pages. Single-spaced, it's about 2 pages. This varies by font, font size, and margins, so for academic papers always check the specific formatting requirements.

What is a good keyword density for SEO?

1–2% keyword density is generally considered ideal for SEO. Below 0.5% may signal to Google that a page isn't very focused on the topic. Above 3% risks keyword stuffing penalties. Focus on natural, helpful writing — keyword density should be a check, not a target.

How many words per minute does an average person read?

Research suggests the average adult reads approximately 238 words per minute for non-fiction. Fiction is typically read slightly faster. Academic or technical content is read more slowly. Speed readers can achieve 400–700 wpm with some comprehension trade-off.