Measure Word Counts, Readability & Tweet Lengths
Paste copy, get instant counts, estimate read or speak time, and review readability metrics to tailor your writing for any channel.
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Reading time: <1 min
Speaking time: <1 min
Readability
Flesch Reading Ease: 205.8 Easy
Flesch-Kincaid Grade: -15.2
Gunning Fog: 0.4
Readability scores are tuned for English.
Keyword Density
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Overview
Word counts shape everything from editorial briefs to product release notes. This counter goes beyond raw numbers with readability, speaking pace, and Tweet thread helpers so you can craft copy with intent.
All calculations occur locally, making it safe to analyse confidential announcements or pre-release scripts without uploading text.
Key features
Real-time metrics
See word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts update instantly as you type or paste text into the editor.
Readability insights
Review Flesch Reading Ease, grade level estimates, and vocabulary distribution to align tone with your intended audience.
Tweet / thread mode
Switch to social mode to see remaining characters, thread segmentation, and suggestions for multi-part updates.
Export & share options
Copy metrics to the clipboard, download a report, or toggle dark mode for late-night editing sessions.
How it works
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Paste or draft your text
Drop in content from any editor. The counter supports large bodies of text without lag.
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Check counts & time estimates
Compare reading and speaking time estimates to match your podcast, keynote, or tutorial targets.
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Refine readability
Adjust sentence length, simplify vocabulary, or break up dense paragraphs using the readability scores as a guide.
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Optimise for platform
Switch into Tweet mode or copy HTML-friendly counts before moving content into your CMS.
Use cases
Editorial briefing
Ensure guest posts align with word-count contracts and share readability goals with contributors.
Public speaking prep
Estimate speaking time for webinars or conference talks by switching the calculator to spoken minutes.
Social media planning
Draft Tweets and threads with accurate character counts, then export metrics to share with collaborators.
Examples & tips
Polish a release note
Paste your draft, trim filler phrases, and aim for an accessible reading grade to suit cross-functional audiences.
Craft a documentation snippet
Check word count and readability to keep instructions concise for knowledge base readers.
Plan a talk track
Switch to speaking mode to estimate runtime, then adjust pacing to hit your conference slot exactly.
Pro tips
- Pair the counter with the SEO Meta Preview to craft irresistible SERP snippets within pixel limits.
- Use the AI Text Checker after editing to ensure human cadence remains intact.
Frequently asked questions
- Are results stored?
- No, the counter runs locally and clears when you refresh or close the tab.
- Which readability formulas are used?
- Flesch Reading Ease, Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level, and a readability distribution overview.
- Can I export thread splits?
- Yes. Copy thread-ready segments directly or export them as plain text to your planner.
- Does the counter support other languages?
- Metrics are tuned for English. For multilingual copy, treat scores as directional guidance.
Resources & internal links
What's next?
Optimise your draft with the metrics above and run it through SEO Meta Preview to see how the final snippet plays out in Google results.