What it does
Words are tokenized on whitespace boundaries, characters are counted per visible grapheme (including Arabic diacritics), and sentences and paragraphs are segmented using common punctuation rules. Reading and speaking time then apply standard words-per-minute assumptions to the current word count.
How to use
- Paste or type text directly into the main text area.
- Watch the counts update live as the content changes.
- Trim or rephrase until the numbers fit the limit you're working against.
Features
- Character counts are shown both with and without spaces.
- Sentence and paragraph tallies help check overall structure.
- Reading and speaking time are estimated from a standard words-per-minute rate.
Use cases
- Staying inside a university abstract's word limit.
- Checking a YouTube description or social post against a character ceiling.
- Timing a voice-over script before recording it.
Examples
- About 200 English words take roughly one minute to read aloud at a calm pace — an estimate, not a fixed rule.
- Arabic text is counted character by character, which matters for platforms with strict character limits.
Common mistakes
- Reading time reflects an average pace; dense technical writing slows most readers down.
- Hidden double spaces or extra blank lines can still inflate the paragraph count.
FAQ
Does it count Arabic diacritics?
Yes. Every visible character, including Arabic diacritical marks, is included in the character count.
Is word segmentation perfect?
It follows whitespace-based rules, so languages that don't separate words with spaces may need a manual check of the result.
Conclusion
Length becomes a known number instead of a guess, and it keeps pace with every edit you make before you publish.
