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M. Munir
M. Munir

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Anyone else using simple word counter tools instead of Google Docs?

I’ve been writing a lot more lately (blog posts, random drafts, even captions), and I realized I don’t actually like using Google Docs just to check word count.

It feels kind of overkill when I just need quick stats like words, characters, or reading time.

So I started trying some simple browser-based tools and found this one:
https://www.wordcountertool.net/

What I liked is that it’s super straightforward. No login, no ads, just paste text and it instantly shows word count, keyword density, readability, etc.

I didn’t even realize how useful stuff like reading time or sentence breakdown is until I started using it.

Curious what others here use though.
Do you stick with built-in tools like Docs/Word, or do you use separate tools for writing/SEO?

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