Does word count directly affect SEO rankings?

Only indirectly. Google sets no minimum word count, so aim for the length that covers the topic fully rather than a target number.

What is the ideal word count for a blog post?

There is no single number. Look at the pages that rank for your target query, note how fully they cover it, and write enough to answer the question completely; the count here shows where your draft stands.

Should I include meta descriptions and titles in my word count?

Meta descriptions and title tags don't appear in the page body and aren't indexed as part of the main content. Count only the body copy, headings, paragraphs, and lists on the page itself.

Is my content uploaded anywhere when I use this tool?

All counting happens locally in your browser. Our servers are not involved at any point.

Word count for SEO content

Word count is a proxy for content depth, not a ranking factor in itself, and Google sets no minimum. Paste your draft to count words, characters and paragraphs, then compare its length with the pages that already rank for your topic.

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How it works

Words are counted by splitting the pasted text at every run of whitespace, so headings, list items and captions all count once they are in the box. Paragraphs are counted at blank lines, which helps you check that a long post is broken into short blocks. Every figure is recalculated in JavaScript each time the text changes.

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All counting happens locally in your browser tab. Our servers are not involved at any point.

Related operations

For checking reading difficulty alongside word count, try the readability checker. To generate placeholder copy of a target length, use lorem ipsum. For tidying capitalisation as you draft, see the case converter.

Frequently asked questions

Does word count directly affect SEO rankings?: Only indirectly. Google sets no minimum word count, so aim for the length that covers the topic fully rather than a target number.
What is the ideal word count for a blog post?: There is no single number. Look at the pages that rank for your target query, note how fully they cover it, and write enough to answer the question completely; the count here shows where your draft stands.
Should I include meta descriptions and titles in my word count?: Meta descriptions and title tags don't appear in the page body and aren't indexed as part of the main content. Count only the body copy, headings, paragraphs, and lists on the page itself.
Is my content uploaded anywhere when I use this tool?: All counting happens locally in your browser. Our servers are not involved at any point.

Last reviewed September 30, 2026

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