Character Counter
Count characters, words, sentences, and analyze readability with Flesch scores. Perfect for writers, students, and SEO professionals.
Character Counter
Detailed Statistics
Readability Analysis
Top Keywords
What is Character Counter?
Character Counter is a free online tool that provides real-time text analysis. It instantly counts characters, words, sentences, paragraphs, and more. Perfect for writers, students, and professionals who need to meet specific length requirements.
Our English version includes advanced features like syllable counting, Flesch Reading Ease score, and grade level analysis to help you optimize your writing for your target audience.
Key Features
- Character Count: Total characters with and without spaces
- Word Count: Accurate word counting optimized for English
- Sentence & Paragraph Count: Track your text structure
- Syllable Count: Useful for poetry and readability analysis
- Readability Scores: Flesch Reading Ease and Grade Level
- Reading & Speaking Time: Estimate how long it takes to read or speak your text
- Keyword Density: See your most frequently used words
- Real-time Updates: All statistics update as you type
How to Use
- Enter Text: Type or paste your text into the input area
- View Statistics: All counts update automatically in real-time
- Check Readability: Review the Flesch scores to assess your text’s complexity
- Analyze Keywords: See which words appear most frequently
- Copy Results: Click “Copy Results” to save your analysis
Understanding Readability Scores
The Flesch Reading Ease score ranges from 0 to 100:
- 90-100: Very Easy – 5th grade level, easily understood by an 11-year-old
- 80-89: Easy – 6th grade level, conversational English
- 70-79: Fairly Easy – 7th grade level
- 60-69: Standard – 8th & 9th grade level, plain English
- 50-59: Fairly Difficult – 10th to 12th grade level
- 30-49: Difficult – College level
- 0-29: Very Difficult – College graduate level
For general audiences, aim for a score of 60-70. For technical or academic writing, lower scores may be appropriate.
Who Needs This Tool?
- Writers & Bloggers: Optimize content length and readability
- Students: Meet word count requirements for essays and papers
- SEO Professionals: Analyze keyword density for content optimization
- Social Media Managers: Stay within character limits
- Translators: Compare text lengths between languages
- Editors: Assess document complexity and structure
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the word count work?
Our word counter splits text by spaces and counts each group as a word. This method is optimized for English text and provides accurate results for most use cases.
What is the Flesch Reading Ease score?
The Flesch Reading Ease score measures how easy your text is to read. It’s calculated using sentence length and syllable count. Higher scores indicate easier text. Most readable content scores between 60-70.
How is syllable count calculated?
Syllables are estimated using a heuristic algorithm that counts vowel groups in each word. While not 100% accurate for every word, it provides a reliable estimate for overall text analysis.
How accurate is the reading time estimate?
Reading time is based on an average adult reading speed of 238 words per minute. Actual reading time may vary based on text complexity and individual reading speed.
Is my text stored or saved anywhere?
No. All text processing happens locally in your browser. Your text is never sent to our servers or stored anywhere. Your privacy is completely protected.