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Word Counter & Reading Time (Complex measurement)

Analyze word count, reading time, speaking time, and a wide range of text parameters in a comprehensive analyzer tool designed for writers, editors, and students.

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Word Counter & Reading Time

Precision text analysis: word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts, three readability scores, keyword frequency, syllables, and adjustable reading & speaking time.

Your Text

Paste or type to begin analysis

All stats, readability scores, and keyword data appear instantly

Readability Scores

Flesch Reading Ease, Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level, and Gunning Fog Index: three industry-standard formulas calculated precisely from your text.

Precise Time Estimates

Adjustable reading and speaking speeds with slow / average / fast presets, or dial in your own WPM for an accurate time estimate.

Keyword Frequency

The top 20 most-used meaningful words ranked by frequency, with density percentages: ideal for SEO and content analysis.

Guide

How to Use the Word Counter

1

Paste or Type Your Text

Paste an article, essay, email, or any piece of writing. All stats update live as you type.

2

Review Core Counts

Instantly see word, character, sentence, paragraph, and unique word counts in the stats strip at the top.

3

Check Readability

The readability panel shows three scores: Flesch Reading Ease, Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level, and Gunning Fog: each with an interpretation.

4

Analyse Keywords & Timing

Scroll down to see keyword frequency, reading time at your chosen speed, speaking time, and sentence length distribution.

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Use Cases

Who Uses the Word Counter?

Content Writers

Hit word count targets for blog posts, articles, and landing pages while monitoring readability for your target audience.

Students & Academics

Track essay length, check that your writing is at the right grade level, and meet assignment word limits precisely.

Authors & Editors

Measure chapter length, reading time per section, sentence variety, and vocabulary richness across a manuscript.

SEO Specialists

Analyse keyword density, identify over-used words, and ensure your content hits the word count sweet spot for search ranking.

Public Speakers

Estimate speaking time at your natural pace to prepare a timed talk, presentation, or podcast script precisely.

UX & Product Writers

Verify that UI copy, onboarding emails, and help docs are concise and readable for a broad audience.

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Comparison

Endless Forge vs Basic Word Counters

Three readability formulas, keyword density, syllable counts, and speaking time.

Feature
Other Toolsaverage
Endless Forge✦ This website
Three readability scores
Sometimes
Yes
Adjustable reading speed
Sometimes
Yes
Keyword frequency table
Sometimes
Yes
Sentence length distribution
Sometimes
Yes
Zero server processing
No
Yes
Free to use
Limited
Yes
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More than a word counter

The Endless Forge Word Counter goes far beyond counting words. It applies three industry-standard readability formulas: Flesch Reading Ease, Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level, and Gunning Fog Index: to give you a precise, multi-dimensional picture of how accessible your writing is.
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading time is calculated by dividing the word count by the chosen words-per-minute (WPM) speed. The average adult reads about 238 WPM silently.
The Flesch Reading Ease score (0–100) measures how easy a piece of text is to read. Higher scores mean simpler text. A score of 60–70 is considered standard for most audiences.
It maps your text to a US school grade level. A score of 8 means the text is appropriate for an 8th-grader. Most general-audience content targets a grade level of 7–9.
Speaking time estimates how long it would take to read your text aloud at a natural conversational pace: approximately 130 words per minute for a clear, measured presentation speed. This is useful for timing presentations, video scripts, and podcast episodes before recording. For reducing a long text to its essential points before timing it, the Text Summarizer condenses content while preserving the key information, which can help you hit a target speaking duration.
The readability score measures how easy your text is to read, based on factors like average sentence length and average word length. A higher ease score means more accessible writing; a lower score indicates more complex or technical prose. This is useful for content writers, educators, and UX writers who need to match text complexity to their audience. For a more complete analysis including sentiment, tone, and keyword density, the Text Analyzer provides a deeper breakdown of your content.
Never. All analysis runs locally in JavaScript in your browser. Your text is never sent to any server.

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