Website & Blog Word Count

Website & Blog Post Word Count Tool

Drop in any public URL below to pull its readable text and get an instant word count — plus SEO-length guidance for blog posts.

Last updated August 8, 2026 · Written by the Content Tally Editorial Team

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Enter any public page URL and Content Tally will extract readable text so you can inspect count, density, and reading metrics.

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How to Check the Word Count of Any URL

Open the Website link tab above, paste the page's URL, and click Analyze link. Content Tally fetches the page and extracts its readable text automatically, then counts it the same way as pasted text. If a particular site blocks automated fetching, copy the visible text from the page and paste it into the Paste text tab instead.

Ideal Blog Post Word Count for SEO (Data-Backed Ranges)

Many top-ranking blog posts on competitive topics fall in the 1,500-2,500+ word range, but word count by itself isn't a ranking factor — matching search intent and covering the topic thoroughly matters more than hitting a specific number. A short page that fully answers the query can outrank a long one that doesn't.

How Automatic Webpage Word Counting Works

The tool extracts the visible text content from the page — excluding code, scripts, and navigation chrome — and counts the resulting words the same way it would count pasted text, so the numbers stay consistent no matter where the text came from.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I check the word count of a webpage?

Paste the URL into the Website link tab above and select Analyze link — Content Tally fetches the page's readable text and counts it automatically.

What is the ideal blog post length for SEO?

Many top-ranking posts fall between 1,500-2,500+ words for competitive topics, but word count alone doesn't determine rankings — matching search intent matters more.

How does automatic webpage word counting work?

The tool extracts the visible text content from the page (excluding code, scripts, and navigation) and counts the resulting words.