Track how your word count changes as you edit. See exactly how much your writing has increased or decreased through the editing process.
The Editor Counter helps writers track changes in their word count during the editing process. Whether you're trimming for brevity or expanding for detail, this tool shows you exactly how your text has changed.
Good editing is about clarity, not just cutting. While tightening prose is important, the goal is to communicate more effectively. Our Editor Counter helps you track whether your revisions are moving toward leaner, stronger writing or expanding into unnecessary detail.
Tracking word count changes helps you understand your editing patterns. Professional editors often aim to cut 10-20% of word count during revision. Monitoring this metric ensures you're tightening prose without losing essential content.
A 10-20% reduction is common for good editing. First drafts often contain redundancy, filler words, and unnecessary phrases. However, some edits add content - explanations, examples, or transitions - so the goal depends on your editing objectives.
A positive change means you've added words during editing. This can be good - adding necessary details, examples, or clarifications. It might also indicate scope creep. Evaluate whether additions strengthen your writing or dilute your message.
Yes! Paste your original version in the left box and your revised version in the right box. The tool instantly calculates word and character differences, showing exactly how your document has changed between versions.
Character count helps identify if you're using shorter, simpler words (good for readability) or replacing short words with longer ones. Dramatic character reduction with minimal word change suggests you're simplifying vocabulary - often a sign of good editing.