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Word Counter

Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimate reading time from any text.

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URLCV automates CV parsing, candidate scoring, and shortlist generation — so you can place more candidates, faster.

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Max 100,000 characters

Word Counter

Paste any block of text — a CV, job description, cover letter, or article — and instantly see:

  • Word count — the total number of words
  • Character count — with and without spaces
  • Sentence count — based on sentence-ending punctuation
  • Paragraph count — separated by blank lines
  • Reading time — estimated at 200 words per minute (average adult reading speed)
  • Unique words — distinct words, normalised to lowercase
  • Most frequent words — the top 10 most-used words (excluding common stop words)

Use cases for recruiters

  • Quickly check that a job description hits the recommended 300–700 word sweet spot
  • Verify CV lengths before submitting to clients
  • Check cover letter length against employer guidelines