How to use it
- Type or paste your text into the box.
- The counts update as you type.
- Use reading and speaking time to plan articles and speeches.
About this tool
Essays, social posts, meta descriptions and job applications often have word or character limits. This counter updates instantly, so you can edit until you fit.
Reading time assumes an average of 238 words per minute, and speaking time assumes 150 words per minute, a comfortable pace for presentations.
Questions
Is my text saved?
No. Your text stays in your browser tab and disappears when you close it.
How are words counted?
Any run of letters or numbers counts as one word. Hyphenated words like well-known count as one.