TASK
Count words, characters, and analyze text statistics
Get word count, character count, line count, reading time, and frequency analysis for a block of text.
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Text statistics — word count, character count, sentence count, reading time — are essential for writing constraints, SEO meta limits, and content analysis. Frequency analysis reveals the most common words and characters.
- 2 Word Count →
Paste text. The tool reports words, characters (with/without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time.
- 3 Character Frequency →
Analyze character or word frequency distribution — useful for cryptanalysis, language detection, and identifying repeated patterns.
- 4 text-trim → word-count
Use the chain to run word count and frequency analysis together for a complete statistical profile of the text.
Frequently asked questions
- How is reading time calculated?
- Typically words / 200-250 (average adult reading speed in words per minute). Adjust the rate for technical content (slower) or skimming (faster). The tool uses a configurable rate.
- What counts as a 'word'?
- Usually a maximal sequence of non-whitespace characters. Some counters exclude punctuation-only tokens or hyphenated compounds. Check the tool's definition if exact counts matter for your use case.
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