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Free Word Counter & Reading Time Online
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs instantly. Get estimated reading time and speaking time at different WPM speeds — essential for content creators and voiceover professionals.
No sign-up required for this free tool. All processing happens in your browser.
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Slow (150) WPM
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Average (238) WPM
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Fast (300) WPM
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Slow (120) WPM
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Medium (150) WPM
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Fast (170) WPM
Platform Limits
Features
Everything you need in a free word counter & reading time — no compromises.
Real-Time Counting
Word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts update as you type. No need to click a button.
Reading Time Estimate
Estimated reading time at average (238 WPM), fast (300 WPM), and slow (150 WPM) reading speeds.
Speaking Time Calculator
Speaking duration at slow (120 WPM), conversational (150 WPM), and fast (170 WPM) speaking rates.
Character Count With/Without Spaces
Track both total characters and characters excluding spaces. Essential for social media and SMS limits.
Keyword Density
See the most frequently used words and their density percentage. Useful for SEO content optimization.
Platform Limits
Visual indicators for Twitter (280 chars), Instagram (2,200 chars), LinkedIn (3,000 chars), and meta description (160 chars) limits.
How to use Word Counter & Reading Time
Get started in seconds — no installation, no sign-up.
Paste or type your text
Enter your content in the text area. Stats update in real time as you type.
Review your stats
See word count, character count, sentences, paragraphs, reading time, and speaking time.
Check platform limits
See if your text fits within Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, or meta description limits.
Optimize if needed
Use keyword density analysis to refine your content for SEO.
Use cases for Word Counter & Reading Time
About Word Counter & Reading Time
Every content creator needs a reliable word counter. Whether you're writing blog posts, scripting voiceovers, crafting social media captions, or working on academic papers — knowing your word count, character count, and estimated reading/speaking time is essential for effective communication.
Why use our free word counter & reading time?
Our Word Counter goes beyond basic counting. It calculates reading time at multiple speeds, estimates speaking duration for voiceover work, tracks keyword density for SEO, and shows platform-specific character limits. All in real time, all in your browser.
Pro tips
- 1For voiceover scripts, aim for 150 words per minute of audio — this is the standard conversational pace.
- 2Blog posts between 1,500–2,500 words tend to rank best in search results for competitive keywords.
- 3Keep email subject lines under 50 characters and preview text under 90 characters for optimal open rates.
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