Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, reading & speaking time, plus a readability score — live as you type. Free and private.
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—Reading ease
—Grade level
How to use the Word Counter
Type or paste your text — every stat updates instantly. Reading time assumes about 200 words per minute, speaking time about 130. Nothing is uploaded; it all runs in your browser.
What it counts
- Words / Characters — total characters, and characters without spaces.
- Sentences — split on . ! and ?
- Paragraphs — blocks separated by blank lines; Lines — every line break.
- Reading / Speaking time — estimated at 200 / 130 words per minute.
Readability
Reading ease is the Flesch Reading Ease score (0–100, higher is easier); the label tells you roughly who can read it comfortably. Grade level is the Flesch–Kincaid U.S. school grade needed. Both use an approximate syllable count, so treat them as a close guide, not an exact grade.
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