Word counter & readability checker

Live word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts, reading time, and readability scores — for essays, abstracts, and drafts. Everything runs in your browser; nothing is uploaded.

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0DenseFlesch Reading Ease

Very difficult — long sentences and complex words dominate.

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Frequently asked

Is this word counter free?

Yes — completely free, with no sign-up. It runs entirely in your browser, so your text is never uploaded or stored.

How is reading time calculated?

Silent reading time assumes about 230 words per minute and speaking time about 130 words per minute — typical averages for adults.

What is the Flesch Reading Ease score?

A 0–100 readability score: higher means easier to read. Most academic writing falls in the 30–50 range. We also show the Flesch–Kincaid US grade level.

Does it work for essays and abstracts?

Yes. Paste any text — an essay, abstract, or full draft — for instant counts and readability. For citation-aware drafting with word-count targets, write in Folio.

What are the academic-style suggestions?

For drafts of 25+ words, it flags common clarity and concision issues reviewers notice — overlong sentences, hedging words, wordy phrases (with tighter alternatives), filler intensifiers, and possible passive voice. They are suggestions, not rules: academic writing sometimes needs a hedge or a passive, so use your judgement.

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