Text Statistics — Word, Character & Readability Analysis — Free
Runs 100% in your browser — your files never leave your device.
Knowing what is inside your text matters before you publish it — vocabulary richness, sentence counts, average word length, and how long it takes to read or speak. Paste your text and get eleven statistics live. The analysis runs entirely in your browser, so drafts and confidential documents never leave your device.
How it works
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Paste or type your text
Statistics update live as you type or edit.
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Read the breakdown
Words, unique words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, lines, average word length, longest word, and timing estimates.
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Edit with the numbers in view
Adjust your text and watch the metrics respond — handy for hitting length or readability targets.
About this tool
What the statistics reveal
Beyond word and character counts, the tool reads the structure of your writing: sentence count, paragraph count, average word length, average sentence length, and reading and speaking time. Together they sketch how your text will feel to a reader before anyone reads it.
The number that matters most
Average sentence length is the honest readability signal. Professional prose sits between 14 and 20 words; above 25, readers start losing the thread regardless of vocabulary. Watch that number as you edit — it falls naturally as you cut.
Using the numbers together
Long average word length plus long sentences means dense writing — split sentences first, then simplify vocabulary. Pair the statistics with the word counter for platform limits, and the text diff to see exactly what an editing pass changed.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good average sentence length?
Between 14 and 20 words suits most audiences. Academic and legal writing runs longer by necessity; marketing and instructional text should run shorter.
How is reading time calculated?
From an average reading pace of about 200–250 words per minute. Treat it as a planning figure — actual readers range from 150 for dense material to 300 for light prose.
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No — every statistic is computed in your browser as you type. The text never leaves your device.