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Website word counter

Count the words on any web page, with reading time and headings.

  • Free
  • No sign-up
  • Works on any device

About Website word counter

Fetches a web page and counts its visible words, estimates reading time and lists its headings. It is helpful for comparing your content length with competitors or checking a landing page against a brief. Menus and footers can inflate the number, so look at the main text.

How to use Website word counter

  1. Enter the address of the page.
  2. Run the count.
  3. Read the word total, reading time and headings.

Why use this tool?

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Frequently asked questions

Is a higher word count better for SEO?

Not by itself. Pages rank when they answer the question well. Some topics need long guides, while others are best answered briefly.

Does the count include menus and footers?

The tool counts the words it finds on the page, which may include navigation and footer text. For a pure article count, compare with your own text in an editor.

How is reading time estimated?

It divides the word count by an average reading speed, so it is a rough guide. Dense or technical pages take people longer than the estimate.

Is Website word counter free?

Yes. Website word counter on Toolipedia is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermark.

Is it safe to use?

Yes. Only what you enter is sent to our server to run the tool, and nothing is saved.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android and iPhone, as well as on tablets and computers. There's nothing to install.

Do I need an account?

No. Just open the page and use the tool. There's no sign-up and no email needed.

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