Free Writing Tool
Word Count & Reading Time
Instantly count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs. See estimated reading and speaking time for any text.
Paste your content above to see word count and reading time.
0Total words
0Characters
-Read time (~200 wpm)
-Speaking time
Reading Time Estimator
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Slow reader
~150 wpm
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Average reader
~200 wpm
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Fast reader
~300 wpm
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Speaking time
~130 wpm
0 / 2,500 words
300
Min600
Short1,500
Ideal2,500
Long-form
Min600
Short1,500
Ideal2,500
Long-form
Detailed Statistics
| Metric | Value | Benchmark | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total words | 0 | 300–2,500 for blogs | - |
| Characters (with spaces) | 0 | - | - |
| Characters (no spaces) | 0 | - | - |
| Sentences | 0 | - | - |
| Paragraphs | 0 | - | - |
| Unique words | 0 | Higher = more variety | - |
| Avg sentence length | - words | 15–20 words ideal | - |
| Avg word length | - chars | ≤ 5.5 chars ideal | - |
| Read time (slow, 150 wpm) | - | - | - |
| Read time (average, 200 wpm) | - | 3–10 min ideal | - |
| Read time (fast, 300 wpm) | - | - | - |
| Speaking time (~130 wpm) | - | For podcasts / videos | - |
Word count quick reference
< 300 words - Too short to rank
300–600 words - Short post / news
600–1,500 words - Standard blog post
1,500–2,500 words - Long-form / pillar
Reading speed: avg adult reads ~200 wpm
Speaking speed: ~130 wpm for presentations