Word & Character Counter with Readability
Live counts of words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs, plus reading time and a readability grade.
- Words
- 0
- Characters
- 0
- Characters (no spaces)
- 0
- Sentences
- 0
- Paragraphs
- 0
- Reading time
- 1 sec
- Speaking time
- 1 sec
- Flesch reading ease
- —
- Readability grade
- —
About This Tool & Technical Logic
The counter tokenizes as you type and reports words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, and paragraphs, plus estimated reading and speaking time at standard rates (200 and 130 words per minute).
Readability uses the Flesch Reading-Ease formula: 206.835 − 1.015 × (words/sentences) − 84.6 × (syllables/words). Scores run 0–100; higher is easier. Grade-level interpretation follows the standard Flesch bands from "very difficult" (college+) to "very easy" (5th grade).
Flesch = 206.835 − 1.015·(words/sentences) − 84.6·(syllables/words); syllables estimated by vowel-group counting per word.
How to Use — Step by Step
- 1
Type or paste your text
Everything updates live — no button to press.
- 2
Check the metric that matters
Twitter/X bios need character count; blog posts need reading time; ad copy should aim for a Flesch score above 60.
- 3
Edit to hit your target
Shorten sentences and prefer common words to raise readability — the score responds instantly to edits.
Frequently Asked Questions
At 200 words per minute — the average adult silent reading speed. Speaking time uses 130 wpm, the pace of a clear presentation.