SEO Word Counter
Get instant word count, character count, sentence count and reading time for your article or page. Plan content length for SEO.
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How long should your content be for SEO?
There is no single "right length" for SEO content. The right length matches what the searcher needs to answer their question fully. But certain patterns hold up across millions of pages:
Recommended lengths by content type
- Blog posts: 800–1500 words. Long enough to be useful, short enough to finish.
- Tutorial guides: 1500–3000 words. Depth matters when teaching.
- "Best of" comparisons: 2000–4000 words. Need space to compare multiple items.
- Landing pages: 300–800 words. Focused on a single goal.
- Product descriptions: 100–300 words. Concise, benefit-driven.
- FAQ pages: 500–1500 words depending on number of questions.
A 100-word blog post for a competitive keyword
Too thin to rank. Either expand or merge.A 5000-word landing page with 3 paragraphs of waffle
Length without value bores users into bouncing.A 1200-word "How to" article that fully solves the problem
Right depth, scannable, ranks well.A 400-word product page focused on benefits and a clear CTA
Length matches purpose. Converts.Frequently asked questions
How accurate is the reading time estimate?
It is based on 225 words per minute, the average adult reading speed. Actual time varies with content complexity and reader expertise.
Does longer content rank better?
Sometimes. Length correlates with rankings because longer content tends to cover more aspects of a topic. But quality always beats quantity.
Should I add filler words to hit a word count?
No. Google detects padding. Better a tight 800-word article than a bloated 1500-word one with the same value.
What about word count for SEO descriptions?
Meta descriptions are character-counted, not word-counted. Use the Meta Description Length Checker for those.
Does this tool save my text anywhere?
No. All counting happens server-side, nothing is logged or stored. Refresh the page and your text is gone.