What is the most accurate way to check word count for SEO content?

Paste your article body text directly into the paste mode editor for the most accurate result. The engine strips HTML tags, markdown syntax, and formatting characters before counting, so the number reflects the exact prose word count that a reader (or search engine) would consume — not the raw character count of your markup. For SEO content, this is more meaningful than a raw count from a word processor, which may include heading metadata and hidden formatting characters.

Can I use this tool to enforce a minimum word count for freelancer submissions?

Yes — and more reliably via the API. In the free tool, set a minimum threshold in the configuration panel; the tool will display "Failed" if the pasted or uploaded text falls below your limit. For automated workflows — such as validating submissions from freelancers before they enter your review queue — use the TaskVerified API with the word_count rule. Configure min and max in the request body, and the API will return a machine-readable pass/fail status that your system can act on programmatically.

Does the word count checker support PDF and DOCX files?

Yes. Upload a PDF or DOCX file using the File Upload tab. The tool parses the raw text layer of the document in your browser memory using an extraction engine that handles both formats. The parsed text is then displayed in the editor, and the word count is computed from the clean extracted content. Files are never uploaded to or stored on TaskVerified servers — all processing happens client-side.

How does the word count API work for automated content pipelines?

The TaskVerified API accepts a POST request to /api/v1/validate with a Bearer API key. You pass the tool field as "word_count", a config object with min and/or max values, and an input object with the text content. The API returns a status of "passed" or "failed" along with the actual word count, so your system can route, reject, or flag content automatically. The free tier includes 100 API calls per day. See the API reference below for the exact payload schema.

What word count is recommended for blog posts and long-form SEO articles?

The optimal word count for SEO varies by keyword competitiveness and topic depth, but research-backed guidance puts most pillar content between 1,500 and 3,000 words for competitive informational queries. Shorter supporting articles or FAQ pages can perform well between 600 and 900 words if the content is tightly focused. The TaskVerified Word Count Checker helps you validate against whichever range your content brief specifies — simply set your min/max thresholds to match your editorial standard before pasting or uploading your draft.

Free Word Count Checker — Validate Word Count in PDF, DOCX & Text | TaskVerified

Free Word Count Checker — Validate Word Count in PDF, DOCX & Text | TaskVerified | TaskVerified