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Word and character counter

Type or paste the text. Words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, reading time and narration time appear instantly.

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Words, time and what you can infer

Counting words seems trivial, but it's one of the most useful measures for content creators: you can estimate how long a text takes to read, how much narration it yields and whether a block is too long for one screen.

We use ~220 words per minute for silent reading and ~140 for narration — comfortable, conservative rates. The number of sentences and paragraphs helps gauge density: very long paragraphs usually need breaking up.

Need a full course estimate, with pauses and interactions? Use the Course duration calculator.

Frequently asked questions

What does the tool count?

Words, characters and an estimate of reading and narration time, updated in real time as you type or paste text.

Is my text saved anywhere?

No. Everything is processed in your browser; the text is not sent or stored.

Is the tool free?

Yes. It's part of the EduBuilders Toolbox, a collection of free tools for instructional designers, L&D professionals and educators. No sign-up, no login.

What is EduBuilders?

EduBuilders is an educational-product studio working at the intersection of education, technology and AI. Besides building digital learning products, it maintains the EduBuilders Toolbox: free tools made by someone who actually works in Instructional Design.

Who is Ivan Chagas?

Ivan Chagas is an instructional designer, educational-product builder and founder of EduBuilders. He has worked in education since 2012, at the intersection of instructional design, artificial intelligence and learning technology, and built these tools to solve real problems for course builders.