Use it to confirm a page is actually about its target keyword, and to catch accidental repetition that makes writing feel clumsy.
How TallyWords counts
Words are runs of letters or numbers; contractions and hyphenated words count once. Characters are counted as you see them, so an emoji or an accented letter is one character. Sentences end at a full stop, question mark, exclamation mark or ellipsis, and paragraphs are separated by blank lines.
Readability uses the Flesch Reading Ease, Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level and Gunning Fog formulas. Reading time assumes 238 words per minute and speaking time 150 words per minute. Platform meters use each network's own counting rules where they differ from a plain character count.
Private by design
TallyWords has no server-side processing. Your text stays in this browser tab and in an autosave on this device only. Clear it at any time with the Clear button.
Frequently asked questions
What is keyword density?
The number of times a word or phrase appears divided by the total number of words, shown as a percentage.
What keyword density is best for SEO?
There is no magic number. Write naturally; if a single keyword passes about 3 percent, the text probably reads as repetitive.
Which words are ignored?
Common English stopwords such as articles, pronouns and short prepositions, plus standalone numbers.
Does TallyWords work offline?
Once the page has loaded, all counting and cleanup works without a connection, because nothing depends on a server.
Is TallyWords free?
Yes. Every tool is free with no sign-up and no limits on text length.