# Word Counter

## What This Tool Helps You Do

Measure content length and readability fit before publishing.

## How The Semrush Version Works

Semrush's word counter reports word and character totals to help users fit content to platform and formatting constraints.

## How This Version Works Without Third-Party APIs

This version uses Texta's internal editing flow to evaluate length, readability, and structure in one pass, with no external API dependency.

## Best For

- Writers enforcing format limits
- Editors balancing depth vs readability
- Teams standardizing content quality checks

## How To Use It

1. Open [Open AI Content Optimizer](/tools/content-optimizer).
2. Paste your draft or section.
3. Review length and readability signals.
4. Trim or expand content to match purpose.

## What To Track After Running This Tool

- Average length by content type
- Readability consistency across assets
- Reduction in overlong or underdeveloped drafts

## Related Pages

- [Open AI Content Optimizer](/tools/content-optimizer)

## Next Step

Set target length ranges per content type and enforce them during editorial review.