Word counter and reading time calculator
Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs, and see how long your text takes to read or say out loud. Free, instant and private: your text never leaves your browser.
Word counter
- Words
- 34
- Characters
- 202
- Characters (no spaces)
- 168
- Sentences
- 3
- Paragraphs
- 2
- Reading time (min)
- 0.1
- Speaking time (min)
- 0.2
How to use it
- Paste or type your text in the box.
- Read the counts; they update on every keystroke.
- Copy the results, or export them to CSV or PDF with Pro.
Frequently asked questions
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time divides the word count by 238 words per minute, the average silent reading speed for adults measured across 190 studies (Brysbaert, 2019). Speaking time uses 150 words per minute, a typical presentation pace.
What counts as a word?
Any run of characters separated by whitespace. Hyphenated words such as well-known count once; numbers count as words.
Is my text stored or sent anywhere?
No. Counting runs in your browser. The free API counts text you send it and does not store it.
Can AI agents use this tool?
Yes. There is a free REST endpoint at /api/v1/analyze-text, an OpenAPI description at /openapi.json and an MCP server at /mcp.