Essay Word Goal Tracker

Set a word count goal, paste or write your text, and track your progress. Your work is automatically saved in your browser.

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Writing Tips for Meeting Word Count Goals

Break It Down

A 2,500-word essay is just 5 paragraphs of 500 words each. Focus on one section at a time rather than the total count.

Set Daily Goals

Writing 500 words per day gives you 3,500 words per week. Small consistent efforts add up quickly.

Common Word Count Requirements

  • High school essay: 500-1,000 words
  • College essay: 1,500-2,500 words
  • Research paper: 3,000-5,000 words
  • Bachelor's thesis: 10,000-15,000 words
  • Master's thesis: 15,000-25,000 words
  • PhD dissertation: 70,000-100,000 words