How is reading time calculated?

Reading time is calculated at 200 words per minute, which is the average adult reading speed. Speaking time uses 130 words per minute, the typical pace for public speaking.

Does it count characters with or without spaces?

Both. The tool shows total characters (including spaces) and characters without spaces as separate counts.

What counts as a word?

A word is any sequence of non-whitespace characters. Hyphenated words like "well-known" count as one word, and numbers count as words too.

Can I use this for SEO keyword density checking?

Yes. The keyword frequency section shows your most-used meaningful words (excluding common stop words), which helps with understanding keyword density in your content.

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Word Counter — Words, Characters & Reading Time

Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs instantly. Get reading time, speaking time estimates, and top keyword analysis. Free online word counter.

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Reading Time

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Speaking Time

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About This Tool

Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in any text instantly. Get accurate reading time and speaking time estimates, plus keyword frequency analysis. Essential for writers, students, bloggers, and content creators hitting word count targets.