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Word Counter
The TextPulses Word Counter is for writers who need more than a raw number. It counts words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, reading time, speaking time, repeated phrases, and practical publish readiness signals in one browser-based workspace. Use it when a draft needs to fit a brief, article outline, email, post, script, or page requirement without sending private text to a server. The report helps you decide whether the draft is too thin, too long, hard to scan, or repeating terms in a way that may feel forced. It is built for editorial judgement rather than automatic promises: the signals point to likely issues, but a human editor should make the final call.
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PublishFit Score
Choose a channel and TextPulses checks length, clarity, readability, keyword balance, and publication readiness using transparent browser-side rules.
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- Current length
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- Recommended limit
- 600+ words for useful depth; keep sections scannable.
Keyword density
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Readability
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Publication readiness
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Browser-side report
Publish Readiness Report
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No backend, no external AI, and no draft upload. The report is generated locally in your browser.
Writing Health
Rule-based quality signals
Scores use simple, transparent rules. They are helpful signals, not editorial verdicts.
Clarity Score
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Keyword density
Top words and phrase frequency
Stop words are ignored for one-word density so repeated meaningful terms stand out faster.
One-word phrases
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Two-word phrases
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Three-word phrases
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Educational information
How to use this result responsibly
Treat this checker as an editorial review aid. The metrics can highlight length, clarity, repetition, scanability, and format fit, but they do not guarantee search ranking, social engagement, approval, or professional accuracy.
What this tool checks
- Whether the draft has enough useful substance for its purpose.
- Whether the text is easy to scan before publication.
- Whether repeated terms or long sentences need another edit.
How to use this tool
- Paste only the text that belongs to the final draft, not copied menus or notes.
- Use the word, sentence, paragraph, reading time, and speaking time metrics to spot size and structure issues.
- Open the Publish Readiness Report to decide whether to expand, trim, or clean the draft.
- Copy the report when you need a lightweight editorial handoff.
Why the metric matters
Word count is useful because briefs, assignments, scripts, and publishing workflows often have size expectations. The number should support editorial judgement, not replace it.
Reading time, speaking time, paragraph structure, and repeated phrases add context to the raw count. A draft can be the right length and still be hard to scan or too repetitive.
Practical examples
Common mistakes
- Judging value from word count alone.
- Counting copied navigation or footer text.
- Ignoring long paragraphs when the count looks acceptable.
- Treating reading time as exact for every audience.
Final checklist
- Remove copied interface text.
- Check the main issue in the report.
- Split long sentences.
- Review repeated terms.
- Confirm the final count in the destination platform if strict.
FAQ
Why can this count differ from a document editor?
Counters may treat URLs, hyphenated words, emoji, headings, and copied formatting differently. Use one counter consistently and confirm strict final requirements in the destination system.
Should headings count as words?
Usually yes if the headings will be published or submitted as part of the final draft.
Can I use this for speech timing?
Yes. The word counter includes speaking time, but use the Speech Time Calculator for a delivery-focused review.
Does the Word Counter store my draft?
No text is uploaded for analysis. Local auto-save is separate and only stores draft text on your device if you enable it.
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