Word Counter & Readability
Count words, characters, and sentences, and measure reading time and Flesch readability score.
What is Word Counter & Readability?
Word Counter & Readability analyses any block of text and returns a full set of content metrics: word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count, estimated reading time at 200 words per minute, and a Flesch Reading Ease score.
The Flesch score rates text from 0–100 based on average sentence length and syllable count — higher means easier to read. A score of 60–70 is considered standard (8th–9th grade level); above 70 is conversational; below 30 is college-graduate difficulty typical of legal or academic writing. Paste your content and adjust until your text hits the target readability for your audience. All analysis runs in your browser.
Common Use Cases
- Checking article word count and reading time before publishing
- Improving readability score to match the target audience level
- Meeting word count requirements for academic or client submissions
- Measuring sentence complexity in blog posts and landing pages
- Verifying content length estimates before writing
How to Use Word Counter & Readability
- Paste or type your content into the text area.
- All metrics update automatically as you type.
- Check the Flesch Reading Ease score and adjust sentence length or vocabulary to hit your target audience level.
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FAQ
What is the Flesch Reading Ease score?
The Flesch Reading Ease formula produces a score from 0 to 100 based on average sentence length and average number of syllables per word. Scores 70–80 are fairly easy (7th grade level); 60–70 are standard (8th–9th grade); 50–60 are fairly difficult (some college); below 30 are very difficult (college graduate level, typical of legal or academic writing). Higher scores mean easier reading.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute — slightly below the average adult silent reading speed of 238 wpm — to give a conservative estimate. The calculation is: total words ÷ 200, rounded to the nearest 0.5 minute.
How can I improve my readability score?
Shorter sentences have the biggest impact. Break long sentences into two or three shorter ones. Use shorter, more common words instead of technical jargon where possible. Active voice typically produces shorter, clearer sentences than passive voice.
Does a higher word count help SEO?
Content length alone is not a ranking factor. However, comprehensive content that thoroughly covers a topic naturally tends to be longer and earns more links and engagement — which does correlate with rankings. Focus on answering the query completely; word count follows naturally.
Is my text sent to a server?
No. All counting and scoring calculations run entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your content is never transmitted or stored anywhere.
What Flesch score should blog posts aim for?
Most general-audience blog posts should target a Flesch score of 60–70 (standard difficulty, suitable for 9th grade and above). Marketing copy and consumer product pages benefit from scores above 70 (easy to read). Technical or legal content may naturally score lower, which is acceptable if the audience expects that level of complexity.