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Word and character counts, readability, syllables and reading time. · 6 tools
Paste text and get the numbers writers need: word and character counts, sentence and paragraph counts, Flesch readability, syllable counts for poetry, and how long the text takes to read or to speak aloud.
Counts update as you type and match what editors and platforms report: words are split on whitespace, characters are counted with and without spaces, and reading time uses an adjustable words-per-minute rate. Nothing is stored, so drafts, essays and confidential text are safe to paste.
Character CounterPopularSee how your text fits within social media character limits and how many characters rem…Readability CheckerFree readability checker: paste your text and get the Flesch Reading Ease score and FleschReading Time CalculatorEstimate how long it takes to read a text based on word count and reading speed.Speech Time CalculatorEstimate the length of a speech or presentation from word count and speaking pace.Syllable CounterFree syllable counter: paste text or type a word to count syllables instantlyWord CounterPopularFree word counter with live stats: words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, p
How to choose
- Meeting a limit
- Use the word and character counter for essays, ads and social posts; it shows both counts at once because platforms differ on which one they enforce.
- Making text easier to read
- The readability checker gives Flesch scores with a plain interpretation table; aim for the grade level of your audience rather than the highest score.
- Speeches and videos
- The speaking-time estimator assumes a normal presenting pace and lets you change it, which is the quickest way to size a script for a slot.