Word Count Tool Readability Checker
Free word count and readability checker. Paste any text to instantly see word count, character count, reading time, sentence count, and Flesch readability score.
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Analysis
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Characters
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Sentences
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Paragraphs
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Avg. Words/Sentence
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Reading Time
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at 230 wpm
Speaking Time
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at 150 wpm
Flesch Reading Ease
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Tool guide
Word Count Tool Readability Checker: free online workflow
The Word Count Tool is built for people searching for word count tool, word counter online, character count tool, and readability checker, and a fast way to use the result without a paid download step. It keeps the calculator, generator, or file workflow on the same page as the explanation, so the searcher can read the guidance and use the tool immediately.
Use it when you need a practical answer, export, document, or formatted file quickly. The page is designed as a focused landing page for utility tools searches: clear instructions first, the working tool above, FAQs below, and internal links to related tools when the next step belongs somewhere else.
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What it helps with
Free word count and readability checker. Paste any text to instantly see word count, character count, reading time, sentence count, and Flesch readability score.
Why it can rank
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Best next step
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Flesch Reading Ease score?▾
The Flesch Reading Ease score (0–100) measures how easy text is to read. 90–100 = very easy (5th grade), 60–70 = standard (8th grade), 30–50 = difficult (college), 0–30 = very difficult (professional). Higher is easier.
How is reading time calculated?▾
Reading time is estimated at 200–250 words per minute, which is the average adult reading speed. The tool also shows speaking time (150 words/minute) which is useful for presentation scripts.
Does this tool store my text?▾
No. Your text never leaves your browser. Everything is processed locally in JavaScript with no server calls.
What is a good word count for a blog post?▾
For SEO, 1,500–2,500 words is the sweet spot for most topics. Long-form content (3,000+) tends to rank well for competitive keywords. For landing pages, 500–1,000 words usually works best.
Can I use this as a character counter?▾
Yes. The tool shows characters with spaces and without spaces separately, which is useful for Twitter/X limits (280 chars), LinkedIn posts (3,000 chars), and SMS messages (160 chars).