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Word Counter & Lexical Diversity Calculator

Calculate precise word counts, character lengths, sentence structures, reading pacing, and Type-Token Ratio lexical diversity. 100% client-side and completely private.

Quick Samples:
Words

68

Informational metric
Characters

515

447 without spaces
Sentences

5

2 paragraphs
Reading Time

0.3min

0.5 min speaking
Pacing & Averages
Words / Sentence

13.6

Chars / Word

6.4

Lexical Diversity (TTR)0.9

Type-Token Ratio measures vocabulary variation (61 unique words out of 68 total). Strictly a lexical diversity metric, not content quality.

Top Keywords (Stop words filtered)
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Publishing & Search Snippet Length Gauges
SEO Title Tag515 / 60 chars
Meta Description515 / 160 chars
X / Twitter Post515 / 280 chars
Standard Blog Article68 / ~1,200 words

Recommended Word Counts by Content Format

Different search intents and marketing mediums necessitate varied content lengths. Below are typical industry benchmarks for high-performing formats:

In-Depth Guides

1,500 – 3,000 words

Comprehensive pillar pages and ultimate guides that address complex queries, subtopics, and FAQs.

Standard Articles

800 – 1,200 words

Standard blog articles, product comparisons, and how-to posts addressing focused, specific topics.

Product & Landing Pages

300 – 600 words

High-converting copy focused on benefits, features, testimonials, and clear call-to-action triggers.

Why Reading Time and Sentence Length Influence UX

Short, punchy sentences (averaging 14 to 18 words) are significantly easier to scan on mobile screens. Articles with clear paragraph breaks and estimated reading times reduce bounce rates by setting clear expectations for incoming search visitors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Technical specifications, limitations, and SEO recommendations.

There is no universal word count requirement for Google rankings. Comprehensive guides often range between 1,500 and 2,500 words, whereas concise transactional answers may only require 300 to 500 words. Search engines prioritize completely fulfilling search intent over arbitrary length.

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