SEO & Content
Word Counter & Reading Time
Paste any text to count words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences and paragraphs, and to see how long it takes to read or say out loud.
Runs entirely in your browser — nothing you enter is sent or stored.
How it works
Reading time uses 238 words per minute, the average silent reading speed for non-fiction found in a 2019 review of 190 studies (Brysbaert). Speaking time uses 150 words per minute, a comfortable presentation pace.
Frequently asked questions
How long should a blog post be?
As long as it takes to fully answer the question — there is no word count Google rewards. Most in-depth guides land between 1,200 and 2,500 words.
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No. Counting happens in your browser; nothing you paste leaves your device.