WordLens
Word Counter & Text Analyser
Reading Time
0
minutes to read
Slow (150 wpm)0s
Average (238 wpm)0s
Fast (400 wpm)0s
Readability
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Flesch-Kincaid Reading Ease
Text Details
Avg words / sentence—
Avg chars / word—
Longest word—
Lexical density—
Type-token ratio—
Syllables (est.)—
Top Words
Start typing to see top words…
Keyword Density
Speaking Time
At 130 wpm (presentation pace)
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Platform Limits
Structure
Paragraphs0
Avg sent/para—
Avg words/para—
Whitespace %—
Reading Level
Grade level—
Age group—
Fog Index—
Export Stats
Free Tool
The Word Counter That Does Everything
WordLens is a free real-time word counter and text analyser. Beyond counting words, you get readability scoring, reading time, keyword density, passive voice highlighting, and a word frequency chart — all updating as you type with zero signup required.
Everything WordLens Measures
Word Count
Total and unique word counts update on every keystroke.
Characters
With spaces and without — essential for social media limits.
Reading Time
Slow (150 wpm), average (238 wpm), and fast (400 wpm) estimates.
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid ease score, grade level, and Gunning Fog Index.
Keyword Density
Type any keyword and see its frequency and density percentage.
Platform Limits
Live bars for Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and meta descriptions.
Reading Time Quick Reference
| Word Count | Average (238 wpm) | Common Use |
|---|---|---|
| 300 words | ~1 min 15s | Short blog intro, product description |
| 500 words | ~2 min | Standard blog post, newsletter |
| 1,000 words | ~4 min | In-depth article, landing page |
| 2,500 words | ~10 min | Long-form guide, white paper |
| 5,000 words | ~21 min | Research paper, case study |
Frequently Asked Questions
Select all text in your document (Ctrl+A), copy it (Ctrl+C), and paste into the WordLens editor. Word count appears instantly. Works with text from Word, Google Docs, Notion, and any PDF reader.
At the average reading speed of 238 wpm, a 5-minute read is approximately 1,190 words. At slow pace (150 wpm) it is ~750 words; at fast pace (400 wpm) ~2,000 words.
Scores run from 0 (extremely hard) to 100 (very easy). A score of 60–70 is plain English for most adults. The formula weighs average sentence length and syllables per word. Aim for 60+ for web content.
Keyword density is how often a specific word appears as a percentage of the total word count. SEO best practice recommends 1–3% — enough to signal relevance without appearing spammy to search engines.
Yes — completely free, no account needed. All calculations happen inside your browser. Your text is never sent to any server or stored anywhere outside your device.
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