Stats
| Words | 13 |
| Characters | 72 |
| Characters (no spaces) | 59 |
| Sentences | 2 |
| Paragraphs | 2 |
| Avg words / sentence | 6.5 |
| Reading time | 3 sec |
| Speaking time | 6 sec |
| Flesch reading ease | 103 |
| Reading grade level | 0.6 |
5th grade · very easy
About This Tool
Word count matters — for essays, blog posts, social media, and content guidelines. This free word counter gives you a complete breakdown: word count, character count (with and without spaces), and estimated reading time. Paste any text, and get instant stats. Perfect for writers, marketers, and content strategists who need to stay within specific character or word limits.
Common Uses
- Check essay or article meets word count requirements
- Estimate reading time for blog posts
- Optimize social media posts for character limits
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Word & Reading Time Counter
Live word count, sentence stats, and Flesch reading-ease score. Runs entirely in your browser.
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Frequently Asked
- How is reading time calculated?
- We use the average reading speed of 220 words per minute for English text. Reading time is a rough estimate.
- What's the difference between character count with and without spaces?
- "With spaces" includes all whitespace. "Without spaces" counts only letters, numbers, and punctuation — useful for some platforms.
- Does this count hyphenated words as one or two?
- Hyphenated words like "mother-in-law" are counted as one word by most standards (including ours).
- Can I paste formatted text (with line breaks, lists)?
- Yes. Paste any text — formatted or plain. The counter handles it all.