Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs in real time. Check readability scores, reading time and keyword density. Free online text analysis.
What Is Word Counter & Text Statistics Tool?
Text statistics provide a quantitative analysis of your writing: word count, character count, sentence count, paragraph count, average sentence length and estimated reading time. These metrics help you stay within submission requirements, improve readability and understand the structure of your writing at a glance.
Readability scores like the Flesch-Kincaid grade level indicate how easy or difficult your text is to read. Academic writing typically scores at grade 12–16, while clear public communication should aim for grade 8–10. Monitoring these statistics as you write helps you produce clearer, more concise content.
How to Use This Tool
Paste or type your text into the input area.
Statistics update in real time as you type or edit.
View word count, character count, sentence count and paragraph count.
Check the estimated reading time based on an average reading speed of 200–250 words per minute.
Review readability scores to assess the complexity of your writing.
Tips & Best Practices
Aim for an average sentence length of 15–20 words — shorter sentences are easier to read.
Mix sentence lengths for natural rhythm — all short or all long sentences feel monotonous.
For web content, aim for a Flesch-Kincaid grade level of 7–9 to maximise accessibility.
Character count with and without spaces matters for different platforms — Twitter counts with spaces, some systems exclude them.
Common Use Cases
Checking essay or article word count against submission requirements.
Improving readability by monitoring sentence length and complexity.
Estimating reading time for blog posts, presentations or documentation.
Analysing the structure and density of academic or professional writing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute for average adult reading speed. Speaking time uses 130 words per minute.
What is the Flesch readability score?
The Flesch Reading Ease score rates text from 0-100. Higher scores mean easier reading. Scores of 60-70 are considered ideal for general audiences.