Text Statistics
Get a complete breakdown of your text: word count, character count, sentences, paragraphs, reading time, speaking time, unique words, and average word length. Just paste your text and the stats appear instantly. No signup, no uploads — everything runs right in your browser.
Why use this Text Statistics tool?
Whether you're a writer checking word count, a student preparing an essay, or a developer debugging text, this tool gives you every metric you need at a glance. Because everything runs locally in your browser, your text remains 100% private — no data ever leaves your device.
- Comprehensive stats – words, characters (with/without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, unique words, average word length, reading time, and speaking time.
- Real‑time updates – the statistics refresh as you type, with a tiny delay for performance.
- Reading & speaking time – based on industry‑standard speeds (238 words/min for reading, 150 words/min for speaking).
- Unique word count – great for checking vocabulary richness or repetition in your text.
How to use Text Statistics (step‑by‑step)
1. Paste or type your text
Drop any block of text into the input box above.
2. Review the stats
The stat cards update automatically as you type. See word count, reading time, and more.
3. Copy the summary
Click "Copy Stats" to copy a text summary of all statistics to your clipboard.
4. Clear and start over
Use the Clear button to wipe the text and reset all counts to zero.
Common use cases
- Blogging & writing: Check if your article meets target word counts and estimate how long readers will spend.
- Academic papers: Ensure essays and research papers stay within word/character limits.
- Presentations & speeches: Plan your speaking time by estimating how long your script takes to deliver.
- SEO content: Analyze text density and keyword usage.
- Translation projects: Compare word counts between source and translated text.
Pro tips
- The reading time is calculated at 238 words per minute — the widely accepted average for English text.
- Speaking time assumes 150 words per minute, which is a comfortable presentation pace.
- Unique words count ignores case, so "Hello" and "hello" are treated as the same word.
- Paragraphs are counted based on double newlines (blank lines between text blocks).
- For more specific counts, use our dedicated Word Counter or Sentence Counter.