Reading time assumes 200 words per minute (average adult reading speed). This tool works entirely in your browser.
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in real time as you type, plus an estimated reading time.
Everything runs locally in your browser — your text never leaves your device.
A word is any sequence of non-whitespace characters separated by spaces, tabs, or line breaks. Hyphenated words like "well-known" count as one word, and contractions like "don't" also count as one.
Reading time assumes 200 words per minute, which is the average adult reading speed for non-technical text. Your output may vary — technical material is typically read at 100–150 words per minute.
This tool shows both: "Characters" includes every character such as spaces and line breaks, while "Characters (no spaces)" strips all whitespace first. Use the one that matches your limit.