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Know exactly how long your text takes to read

Writing a blog post, speech, or presentation? Paste your text and instantly get reading time, speaking time, word count, and character count.

Everything happens in your browser — nothing is uploaded, nothing is stored.

How it works

1
Paste your text
Drop in your article, speech, or any text you want to analyze.
2
Get instant results
See reading time, speaking time, word count, and character count — updated as you type.
3
Adjust if needed
Set a custom reading speed to match your audience or content type.

What you get

Reading time
Based on average reading speed of 200-250 words per minute.
Speaking time
Perfect for speeches and presentations at ~130-150 wpm.
Word & character count
Know your exact counts for submissions and limits.
100% private
Your text never leaves your device. Turn off wi-fi — it still works.

Common questions

How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is based on an average reading speed of 200-250 words per minute. Speaking time uses approximately 130-150 words per minute.
Does my text get uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything happens in your browser. Your text never leaves your device.
Can I adjust the reading speed?
Yes. You can set a custom words-per-minute rate to match your audience or content type.

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Paste your text and get reading time in seconds.