How to Count Words, Characters & Estimate Reading Time Accurately

Published: 2026-02-05 | Read Time: 3 min read

Analyze text statistics in real time: total word count, character count (with/without spaces), paragraph count, reading time, and speaking time.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is reading time calculated for blog posts?

Industry standards (like Medium) divide total word count by 200 words per minute plus 12 seconds per inline image.