Is your content long enough?
Paste your article, blog post or page copy — HTML tags are ignored, so you can paste straight from your CMS — to count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs and estimate reading time.
Add a focus keyword to see how many times it's used and its density, with a note if it's missing or overused. The tool also gives plain-English guidance on content length for search, from thin pages to in-depth guides.
How to check content length
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Paste your content
Text or HTML.
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Read the counts
Words, reading time and more.
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Add a focus keyword
Check usage and density.
Key features
HTML-aware counting
Tags aren't counted as words.
Focus keyword density
With natural-use guidance.
Reading time
At an average reading speed.
Private
Your draft stays in your browser.
Common uses
- Writing briefs: Hit target lengths.
- Content audits: Find thin pages.
- Freelance writing: Check word counts before submitting.
Tips and good to know
- There's no magic word count for ranking; match the depth of the pages already ranking and answer the question completely.
- Analyze a live page's word count and phrases with the Keyword Density Checker.
Frequently asked questions
How long should a blog post be for SEO?
Long enough to fully answer the searcher's question. Many ranking articles are 1,000–2,000 words, but a focused 500-word answer can win for simple queries.
Does word count affect rankings?
Not directly. Google has said length isn't a ranking factor, but thorough content tends to earn more links and satisfy readers.
Is my text saved?
Only as a draft in your own browser so a refresh doesn't lose it. Nothing is uploaded.