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Analyze your website's content depth with Google-aligned accuracy. Count words across your entire site, detect thin content, check page health, and get actionable SEO insights—completely free.
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Website Word Counter is a free, powerful SEO tool designed to analyze the content depth of your website. Unlike basic word counters that simply count all text on a page, our tool uses advanced algorithms to extract and count only the main content—the text that search engines actually consider when evaluating your pages.
Whether you're an SEO professional auditing client websites, a content manager ensuring quality standards, or a blogger optimizing your posts, our tool provides accurate, actionable insights to help improve your content strategy and search engine rankings.
While Google has stated that word count is not a direct ranking factor, comprehensive content consistently outperforms thin content in search results. Here's why:
Advanced technology that counts words exactly as search engines evaluate content
Our tool automatically discovers all pages on your website using your sitemap and internal links. No manual URL entry required—just enter your domain and we do the rest.
We intelligently remove headers, footers, navigation menus, sidebars, scripts, and other non-content elements to count only the words that matter for SEO.
Each page is automatically categorized as Good (300+ words), Thin (100-299), Empty (<100), or Broken based on content depth and HTTP status codes.
Beyond word counts, we extract and analyze the most frequently used keywords on each page to help you understand your content focus and optimize accordingly.
Get instant results with our optimized scanning engine. Most websites are fully analyzed within seconds, not minutes.
Use our tool on any device—desktop, tablet, or mobile. Responsive design ensures a great experience everywhere.
Get comprehensive content analysis in just 4 simple steps
Type or paste your website URL into the analyzer. You can enter a full URL (https://example.com) or just the domain name (example.com).
Click "Analyze Entire Website" to scan all pages, or "Analyze Single Page" for detailed analysis of a specific URL with keyword extraction.
Our tool crawls your website, counting words on each page. Progress is shown in real-time so you can track the analysis.
View detailed results including word counts, page status, and issues. Filter by status, search URLs, and export data as CSV for further analysis.
Everything you need to analyze, optimize, and improve your content strategy
Scan your entire website at once. Get comprehensive reports showing word counts for every page, helping you identify content gaps and prioritize updates.
Our methodology aligns with how Google evaluates content depth. We count main body content only—not navigation, footers, or sidebar widgets.
Automatically identify pages with thin content that may hurt your SEO. Get clear categorization: Good, Thin, Empty, or Broken for each page.
Discover 404 errors and broken pages while scanning. Fix these issues to improve user experience and preserve your link equity.
Automatically identify the most frequently used keywords on any page. Understand your content focus and discover optimization opportunities.
Download your complete analysis as a CSV file. Perfect for sharing with clients, importing into spreadsheets, or integrating with other SEO tools.
Filter results by page status (Good, Thin, Empty, Broken) and search by URL. Quickly find the pages that need attention.
Sort your results by URL, word count, status, or HTTP code. Identify your longest and shortest content with a single click.
No hidden fees, no registration required, no usage limits. Our tool is completely free to use for personal and commercial purposes.
Our tool helps professionals across industries optimize their content
Audit client websites for thin content issues, benchmark against competitors, and create comprehensive content improvement strategies.
Ensure articles meet length requirements, analyze top-ranking competitors' content depth, and optimize existing posts for better rankings.
Track content performance across campaigns, ensure landing pages have adequate content, and report on content metrics to stakeholders.
Streamline content audits for multiple clients, identify quick wins for content improvement, and deliver detailed reports efficiently.
Analyze successful blog posts in your niche, ensure your content is competitive, and identify older posts that need updating.
Check product descriptions for adequate length, identify category pages with thin content, and improve overall site quality.
Recommended word counts based on content type and ranking goals
Ultimate Guides & Pillar Content
Comprehensive resources targeting high-competition keywords. These are cornerstone pieces designed to rank for valuable terms and attract backlinks.
In-Depth Blog Posts
Detailed articles, how-to guides, and tutorials. Long enough to cover topics thoroughly while remaining focused and readable.
Standard Blog Posts
Regular articles and informational content. Good balance between depth and reader attention span for most topics.
Landing & Service Pages
Product pages, service descriptions, and conversion-focused content. Enough to inform without overwhelming potential customers.
News & Short Posts
News updates, announcements, and simple informational pages. Consider expanding for competitive keywords.
Thin Content (Avoid)
Pages with minimal content may be flagged as low-quality. Add more valuable content or consolidate with related pages.
See how we compare to other word counting methods
| Feature | Website Word Counter | Browser Extensions | Manual Counting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulk Website Analysis | ✓ Up to 100 pages | ✗ Single page only | ✗ One at a time |
| Main Content Only | ✓ Smart extraction | ✗ Counts everything | ✗ Manual selection |
| Broken Page Detection | ✓ Automatic | ✗ Not available | ✗ Not available |
| Content Status Classification | ✓ Good/Thin/Empty | ✗ Not available | ✗ Not available |
| Keyword Extraction | ✓ Top keywords | ✗ Not available | ✗ Not available |
| CSV Export | ✓ Full report | ✗ Not available | ✗ Manual entry |
| Price | ✓ 100% Free | Free-Paid | ✓ Free |
| Time Required | ✓ Seconds | Minutes | ✗ Hours |
Best practices to improve your content depth and SEO performance
Don't add words just to increase count. Every sentence should provide value to readers. Google rewards comprehensive, helpful content—not fluff.
Answer all potential questions a reader might have. Use the "People Also Ask" section in Google for inspiration on what to cover.
Regularly refresh thin pages with new information, statistics, and insights. Updated content often sees ranking improvements.
Instead of having multiple thin pages on similar topics, combine them into one comprehensive resource. Use 301 redirects for old URLs.
Check the word count of top-ranking pages for your target keywords. Your content should be at least as comprehensive to compete.
Break up long content with headings, bullet points, images, and tables. This improves readability and user engagement.
Trusted by SEO professionals and content creators worldwide
"This tool saved me hours of manual work. I can now audit client websites for thin content in minutes instead of hours. The CSV export is perfect for client reports."
"Finally a word counter that actually counts what matters! Other tools counted my navigation and footer, giving inflated numbers. This one is accurate and useful."
"The thin content detection feature helped me identify 23 pages that needed improvement. After updating them, our organic traffic increased by 34% in three months."
Everything you need to know about word counting and content SEO
Our tool crawls your website starting from the URL you provide. It discovers pages through your sitemap and internal links, then extracts the main content by removing headers, footers, navigation menus, sidebars, scripts, and other non-content elements. The remaining text is counted to give you an accurate word count that reflects what search engines actually evaluate.
Word count itself is not a direct ranking factor according to Google. However, content depth and comprehensiveness are important signals. Longer content tends to cover topics more thoroughly, which can improve relevance signals, user engagement, and backlink potential. The key is creating valuable, comprehensive content—not just adding words for the sake of length.
Thin content typically refers to pages with less than 300 words of main content that don't provide substantial value to users. This includes pages with mostly duplicate content, auto-generated content, doorway pages, or content that doesn't adequately address the topic. Our tool flags pages under 100 words as "Empty" and pages with 100-299 words as "Thin" to help you identify areas for improvement.
The ideal word count depends on your topic and competition. As a general guide: standard blog posts should have 800-1,500 words, in-depth guides 1,500-2,500 words, and pillar content 2,500+ words. However, always prioritize quality over quantity. Analyze the top-ranking content for your target keywords to understand the content depth needed to compete.
Different tools use different methodologies. Many word counters include all text on a page—navigation, footers, sidebars, and widgets—which inflates the count. Our tool specifically extracts main body content only, which gives you a more accurate picture of your actual content depth as search engines would evaluate it.
Our tool can analyze up to 100 pages per scan. This covers most small to medium websites completely. For larger websites, we recommend analyzing specific sections or using the single page analysis feature for detailed checks on important pages. The scan uses your sitemap and internal links to discover pages automatically.
Yes, we take privacy seriously. We don't store your content, URLs, or analysis results on our servers. All processing happens in real-time during your session, and no data is retained after you close the page. We only access publicly available pages on your website—the same pages any search engine can access.
Absolutely! You can analyze any publicly accessible website. Many SEO professionals use our tool to benchmark their content against competitors, identify content gaps, and understand the content depth needed to rank for specific keywords. Just enter your competitor's URL and analyze their content strategy.
Currently, our tool is available as a free web-based application. If you need API access for high-volume analysis or integration with other tools, please contact us at support@websitewordcounter.com to discuss enterprise solutions.
We recommend analyzing your website after any major content changes, at least once per month for active blogs, and quarterly for static websites. Regular analysis helps you catch thin content issues early, track content improvements, and maintain overall site quality.
Start analyzing your website now and discover opportunities to improve your SEO performance. It's completely free—no registration required.
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