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Word & Reading Time Counter

Live word, character & reading-time analysis.

Count words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time as you type. Useful for essays, blog posts, social-media captions, and meta-description copy.

Category
Text & Docs
Privacy
Runs in your browser
Uploads
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Access
Free, no signup
100% Private. Processed locally on your device. Your data never touches a server.
Words
0
Characters
0
No spaces
0
Sentences
0
Paragraphs
0
Reading time
1 min
Speaking time
1 min

How to use

  1. 1Paste or type your text — counters update live.
  2. 2Read off the metric you care about (word count, character count, reading time).

Popular use cases

  • Stay under Twitter/X 280 char limit or LinkedIn 3000 char limit.
  • Hit a 500-word minimum on a school essay.
  • Write meta descriptions in the 150–160 char sweet spot.
  • Estimate how long an article will take readers to finish.

Frequently asked questions

How is reading time calculated?+

Based on 225 words per minute — the average adult silent-reading speed. Technical content reads slower; light content reads faster.

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