Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wordlyze?

Wordlyze is a free online tool that counts words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in real-time. It also provides advanced features like readability scores, keyword density analysis, reading time, and text transformation tools.

Is Wordlyze really free?

Yes, 100% free forever! All features are completely free with no hidden costs, trials, or premium tiers. We believe essential writing tools should be accessible to everyone.

Do I need to register or create an account?

No registration required! You can use Wordlyze instantly without signing up, creating an account, or providing any personal information.

Does it work on mobile devices?

Yes! Wordlyze is fully responsive and works perfectly on smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers. The interface automatically adapts to your screen size.

Which browsers are supported?

Wordlyze works on all modern browsers including:

• Google Chrome (recommended)
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge
• Brave
• Opera

Is my text private and secure?

Absolutely yes! Your text NEVER leaves your device. All word counting and analysis happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. We can't see your text because we never receive it—there's no server processing involved.

Do you store or save my text?

No, we don't store anything! We don't collect, save, log, or transmit your text content. Once you close your browser tab, your text is gone forever. For more details, see our Privacy Policy.

Can I use this for confidential documents?

Yes! Since all processing happens locally in your browser and we never see your text, you can safely use Wordlyze for sensitive documents, confidential essays, unpublished manuscripts, or any private content.

Do you use cookies?

We use minimal cookies only for essential functionality like remembering your dark/light mode preference. We don't use cookies for advertising, tracking, or selling data. Learn more in our Cookie Policy.

What does Wordlyze count?

We count:

• Words: Total word count
• Characters: With and without spaces
• Sentences: Number of sentences
• Paragraphs: Number of paragraphs
• Lines: Number of lines
• Reading Time: Estimated time to read (200 words/min)
• Speaking Time: Estimated time to speak (150 words/min)

What is the readability score?

The readability score uses the Flesch Reading Ease formula to measure how easy your text is to read. Scores range from 0-100:

• 90-100: Very easy (5th grade)
• 80-89: Easy (6th grade)
• 70-79: Fairly easy (7th grade)
• 60-69: Standard (8th-9th grade)
• 50-59: Fairly difficult (10th-12th grade)
• 30-49: Difficult (college level)
• 0-29: Very difficult (graduate level)

What is keyword density?

Keyword density shows the most frequently used words in your text and their percentage of total word count. This helps identify repeated words, main themes, and optimize content for SEO.

What text transformation tools are available?

We offer:

• UPPERCASE: Convert all text to uppercase
• lowercase: Convert all text to lowercase
• Title Case: Capitalize First Letter Of Each Word
• Sentence case: Capitalize first letter of each sentence

What formatting tools are available?

We provide:

• Smart Format: Fix spacing and punctuation automatically
• Add Line Breaks: Add blank lines between paragraphs
• Remove Line Breaks: Combine paragraphs into continuous text
• Clean Text: Remove extra spaces and formatting

Can I copy my formatted text?

Yes! Click the "Copy" button to copy your text to the clipboard. You'll see a confirmation message when it's copied successfully.

What languages does Wordlyze support?

We fully support:

• English: Complete feature support
• Hindi: Dedicated word counter with Devanagari script support at /hindi-word-counter
• Most other languages: Basic word counting works for all Unicode languages

Does the readability score work for Hindi?

Yes! Our Hindi word counter includes a readability score adapted for Hindi text, taking into account Devanagari script characteristics and Hindi language patterns.

Will you add more languages?

Yes! We're planning to add dedicated support for Spanish, French, German, and other major languages. Let us know which language you'd like to see next!

Can I use this for college application essays?

Absolutely! Wordlyze is perfect for:

• Common App essays: Track your 650-word limit
• UC Personal Insight Questions: Stay within 350 words each
• Coalition App essays: Monitor 500-650 word range
• Scholarship applications: Meet specific word requirements

How many pages is 1000 words?

1000 words equals approximately:

• 2 pages single-spaced (Times New Roman, 12pt, 1" margins)
• 4 pages double-spaced (Times New Roman, 12pt, 1" margins)

For more conversions, see our detailed guide: How Many Pages is 1000 Words?

What's the Instagram caption character limit?

Instagram captions are limited to 2,200 characters (including spaces and emojis). However, only the first 125 characters appear before the "more" button, so put your most important content first!

For all platform limits, see: Character Count vs Word Count

Can I use this for Twitter/X posts?

Yes! Track your characters to stay within Twitter's 280-character limit (or 4,000 characters for Twitter Blue subscribers). Our character counter shows both with and without spaces.

How do I reduce my word count?

We have a comprehensive guide with 15 proven strategies: How to Reduce Word Count in Your Essay

Quick tips:

• Remove redundant words and phrases
• Eliminate unnecessary adverbs
• Combine sentences
• Replace wordy phrases with concise alternatives
• Delete repetitive examples

Why is the word count different from Microsoft Word or Google Docs?

Different tools may count words slightly differently, especially with:

• Hyphenated words (is "twenty-five" one word or two?)
• Contractions (is "don't" one word or two?)
• Numbers and symbols
• URLs and email addresses

For academic submissions, always verify with your required software (Word, Google Docs, etc.) before submitting.

Does it work offline?

Once you load the page, the word counter works even if you lose internet connection! Since all processing happens in your browser, you don't need an active internet connection to count words.

Is there a word limit?

No artificial limits! You can paste and analyze text of any length. However, extremely long documents (100,000+ words) may slow down older devices.

Can I save my text for later?

Wordlyze doesn't save your text (for privacy reasons), but you can:

• Use the "Copy" button to copy to clipboard
• Save to your own text editor or word processor
• Keep the browser tab open (text stays while tab is open)

Does it work with screen readers?

Yes! We've designed Wordlyze to be accessible with screen readers and keyboard navigation. If you encounter any accessibility issues, please contact us so we can fix them.

The word counter isn't updating. What should I do?

Try these steps:

1. Refresh the page (Ctrl+R or Cmd+R)
2. Clear your browser cache
3. Try a different browser
4. Disable browser extensions temporarily
5. Make sure JavaScript is enabled

Still having issues? Contact support.

Why do I see garbled text or weird characters?

This usually happens when pasting from certain sources. Try:

• Use the "Clean Text" button to remove formatting issues
• Paste into a plain text editor first, then copy to Wordlyze
• Make sure you're using UTF-8 encoding

The page is loading slowly. Why?

Possible reasons and solutions:

• Slow internet: The page should still work once loaded
• Browser extensions: Try disabling ad blockers or privacy extensions temporarily
• Outdated browser: Update to the latest version
• Device performance: Close unused tabs or restart your browser

Is there a premium version?

No! Wordlyze is completely free with all features available to everyone. We don't have premium tiers, subscriptions, or paid features.

Will it always be free?

Yes, core features will always remain free. We may add optional premium features in the future (like advanced plagiarism checking), but the essential word counting and text analysis tools will always be free for everyone.

How do you make money if it's free?

Currently, we don't monetize Wordlyze. It's a passion project to provide a valuable free tool. In the future, we may:

• Add optional premium features (core features stay free)
• Display non-intrusive, relevant ads (currently no ads)
• Accept voluntary donations from users who love the tool

How can I contact support?

Reach us at:

• General Support: support@wordlyze.com
• Privacy Questions: privacy@wordlyze.com
• Security Issues: security@wordlyze.com

Or visit our Contact Page for more options.

How quickly will I get a response?

We aim to respond within:

• Security issues: 24 hours (priority)
• Bug reports: 24-48 hours
• General questions: 24-48 hours
• Feature requests: 2-3 business days

Can I suggest a new feature?

Absolutely! We love hearing from users. Email your suggestions to support@wordlyze.com. While we can't implement every request, we seriously consider all feedback.