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Text Statistics
Get the full picture of a text: counts, averages, the longest word and how long it takes to read.
Text statistics
Statistics will appear here.
Paste some text to begin.
How to use the Text Statistics
- Paste or type the text you want to measure.
- Choose the speaking speed you want to assume.
- Click Count statistics and read the report or copy it.
Features
- Characters with and without spaces
- Words, unique words, sentences and paragraphs
- Average word and sentence lengths
- Longest word plus reading and speaking time
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the free online text statistics.
Paste your text and click Count statistics. You get characters, words, unique words,
sentences, paragraphs and estimated times in one table.
Any run of letters, digits or apostrophes counts as one word, so hyphenated terms count as
two and numbers count as words.
Blocks of text separated by a blank line. A single block of text without blank lines counts
as one paragraph.
It assumes 220 words a minute, which suits an average adult reading silently. Technical or
dense text takes longer.
A high unique count means a varied vocabulary, while a low count often signals repetition
that can be trimmed.
Yes. Both figures are shown, which is useful when a form or publisher gives a limit either
way.
They are counted as characters, but they are not treated as words because the word pattern
only matches letters, digits and apostrophes.
No. The counts are calculated in your browser as you type, so nothing is uploaded or saved.
Yes. The Copy report button puts every measurement on your clipboard as plain text lines.
Last updated: October 10, 2026