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Word counter & reading time

Count words, characters and estimated reading time.

How to use this tool

Paste text to see counts instantly. Timing is an estimate, not a reading assessment.

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We crunch your words, characters, paragraphs, and pacing with every keystroke. Nothing is stored or uploaded.

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A writing aid, not a requirement for a good survey answer. Timing estimates vary by reader and language.

Word count

0

Word-like segments counted with Unicode support. Repeated words count each time.

Characters

0

0 without spaces • Average word length 0 chars

Reading time

0 sec

Based on 238 words/min. Speaking time ≈ 0 sec at 160 words/min.

Structure

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0 sentences • 0 words per sentence

Readability

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Approximate English Flesch score ≈ — • Characters per minute 0

Top keywords

We will surface your most repeated words (3+ letters) here.

Embed this widget on your site

Add the widget to a resource page so readers can check their writing without opening another tool.

Something to try

Keep an answer clear and concise

Paste a draft answer and set a word target. Use the progress bar to see how much room remains, then copy or export the counts.

A word target is a writing aid. Give an honest, complete answer rather than adding filler to meet a number.