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Count Words and Reading Time on Any Webpage

Select any text on any page — or paste in your content — and instantly get word count, character count, sentence count, and estimated reading time.

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Why you need it

The problem it solves

Know your content length instantly

No copy-pasting into a separate app. Select text on any page and the count appears in your toolbar within milliseconds.

Estimate reading time accurately

Based on the 238 words-per-minute standard — useful for judging blog post length and engagement.

Works everywhere

Select text on any website — blog posts, emails, Google Docs, CMS editors — and get your stats immediately.

See it in action

Live Demo

Content Word Count Analyzer — Live Demo

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. This classic pangram contains every letter of the English alphabet. Content writers often use it as a placeholder when testing fonts and layouts for their publications.

◆ Select text above
44
Words
246
Characters
<1m
Read Time
3
Sentences
Full feature set

Everything it can do

Word Count

Accurate word count that ignores extra whitespace and HTML entities.

Character Count

Separate counts for characters with and without spaces.

Sentence & Paragraph Count

Track structural complexity alongside raw word count.

Reading Time

Estimated at 238 wpm average adult reading speed.

Paste Mode

Paste content directly into the extension if selection isn't practical.

Zero Data Sent

All analysis happens locally. No text is ever sent to a server.

How it stacks up

vs. the alternatives

FeatureContent Word Count AnalyzerWord ProcessorOnline Counter
Works on any webpageYes
No copy-paste requiredYes
Reading time estimateYesSome
Works offlineYesYes
Zero data sentYesYes
Got questions?

Frequently asked

Does it work on Google Docs or WordPress editor?
Yes — select any text and open the extension. It reads your current text selection on whatever page you're on.
How is reading time calculated?
Using the standard 238 words-per-minute average for adult readers. The estimate is shown in minutes.
Can I analyze text I paste in manually?
Yes. The extension has a paste mode where you can drop in content if text selection isn't practical.
Is my text sent anywhere?
No. All counting happens locally in your browser. Nothing is transmitted to any server.
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