What reading speed is used for the reading time estimate?
DevHub uses a standard reading cadence of 200 words per minute (WPM), the typical average for technical and non-technical readers.
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Count characters, words, lines and reading time.
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Text Statistics Developer Guide
100% Client-Side & PrivateMeasure a text value when preparing documentation, release notes, prompts, or content with simple local statistics.
Key capabilities
- Real-time counts for characters, words, sentences, lines, and paragraphs
- Estimated reading and speaking time metrics based on standard cadence
- Character count breakdowns with and without whitespace
- Lightweight, instant calculation with zero network overhead
Common use cases
- Optimizing SEO meta title (under 60 chars) and meta description (under 160 chars) lengths
- Ensuring documentation and blog articles hit target word counts and reading times
- Checking character limits for database varchar columns, SMS, and push notifications
How to use Text Statistics
- Type or paste your text into the editor
- Inspect the dynamically updated counter badges for characters, words, and reading time
- Refine your text to meet required limits