Word Counter (English: word counter) is a free online tool for counting words and characters (with and without spaces) in a text. It helps you improve writing style and word choice. It supports overall content quality control.
Place the cursor in the editor and start typing. The counter updates in real time. You can also paste ready-made text from another program.
Changes are saved automatically. You won't lose your content after refreshing the page. Tip: add the page to your bookmarks.
Text length matters in many projects. There's often a minimum or maximum limit. Word Counter helps you stick to the requirements.
The tool shows the most frequently used words and phrases. You can also check their share in the entire text. This makes it easier to control saturation and limit repetition.
You see estimated reading and speaking time. You also get a readability score for the text. This makes it easier to create simple and understandable content.
The Word Counter by DiagnoSEO checks the structure and readability of your content. It checks sentence, paragraph, and heading length. It also monitors lists and strong highlights. Additionally, it includes checkpoints regarding the placement of the main keyword for SEO purposes. It also suggests semantically related phrases (TF-IDF) and gives tips on improving readability and UX.
It's useful for copywriters and SEO specialists. It also helps website and e-commerce store owners. Great for editing and proofreading text.
The tool's creators ensure high accuracy of results. However, there is no guarantee of 100% precision. This is standard for automated tools.
The tool works well for everyday content tasks. It's useful for small tweaks and larger overhauls. Below you’ll find the most common use scenarios.
This tool fits well into the content creation process. It's most often used at the editing and final checking stage. That’s when the data is most useful and quickly translate into decisions.
Many tools only count words and characters. The Word Counter in DiagnoSEO also shows structure, additional statistics, as well as SEO and UX checkpoints.
| Functionality | DiagnoSEO | Other tools |
|---|---|---|
| Count words in text | ✅ | ✅ |
| Count characters with spaces | ✅ | ✅ |
| Count characters without spaces | ✅ | ✅ |
| Sentence count | ✅ | ❌ |
| Paragraph count | ✅ | ❌ |
| Heading count | ✅ | ❌ |
| Estimated reading time | ✅ | ❌ |
| List of most frequent words by TF-IDF | ✅ | ❌ |
| SEO checkpoints | ✅ | ❌ |
| UX checkpoints | ✅ | ❌ |
The differences are noticeable in daily work with content. You assess not only length, but also structure, SEO, and readability. This makes it easier to plan headings and logical text division.
Numbers alone don't make content, but they point to areas for improvement. Treat the results as a quick audit before publishing. Below you'll find proven practices for SEO and UX.
Highlight key sections, as users tend to scan content. Use bold only where justified. Too many highlights lower readability.
If you create content for a specific query, pay attention to intent. Good text without intent loses effectiveness in the SERPs. The counter supports form; meaning depends on the author.
Avoid mechanically extending content. Longer text does not always mean better. Data should support decision-making, not replace it.
The process is simple and repeatable. It's best to use the tool after you've finished writing. The steps below will help you keep control of your content.
You're updating an article that has dropped in search results. First, you paste the current version of the text. You analyze the number of words, sentences, and reading time.
Next, you improve the structure and add missing phrases. You add headings and break long blocks into paragraphs. After the changes, you analyze the results again.
As a result, the number of words and headings increases. The average paragraph length decreases. The text becomes more scannable and richer in content.
Yes. The tool shows the number of characters with and without spaces.
In addition to the word count, you'll see the number of sentences, paragraphs, headings, and estimated reading time.
This is a list of the most significant words in the text. It helps assess the topic and dominant concepts.
Yes. It makes it easier to assess the length, structure, and readability of content before publishing.
Compare data across different versions of the text and observe how changes impact structure and readability.
