Word Count & Reading Time

Count words, estimate reading time and check readability.

Paste your draft to see the word count, reading and speaking time, number of sentences and paragraphs, a readability score and your most-used words. Everything is calculated in your browser; your text is never sent anywhere.

How to read the results

  • Reading time assumes about 220 words per minute, which is a typical speed for reading online.
  • Readability is based on the Flesch Reading Ease formula. For most blogs, 60 or higher is a good target.
  • Average sentence length above about 22 words usually means some sentences can be split.
  • Most-used words help you spot repetition and check that your main topic actually appears in the text.

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