WordLab Guide – Word Counter, Reading Time & Text Tools
WordLab gives you real-time word count, character count, reading time, keyword density and text cleaning tools — all in your browser with no data stored.
Count words, estimate reading time and analyse your text — instant, free, private.
Open WordLab →Reading Time Reference
| Word Count | Reading Time (200 wpm) | Speaking Time (130 wpm) |
|---|---|---|
| 100 words | ~30 seconds | ~45 seconds |
| 500 words | ~2.5 minutes | ~4 minutes |
| 1,000 words | ~5 minutes | ~8 minutes |
| 2,000 words | ~10 minutes | ~15 minutes |
| 5,000 words | ~25 minutes | ~38 minutes |
Key Stats Explained
- Words: Tokens separated by whitespace. Numbers and hyphenated words count as one word.
- Characters (with spaces): Every character including spaces — used by Twitter, LinkedIn, SMS.
- Characters (without spaces): Non-whitespace characters only — used in some word processors.
- Sentences: Counts full stops, exclamation marks and question marks as sentence endings.
- Unique words: Distinct words (case-insensitive). Useful for vocabulary richness checks.
- Keyword density: Top N words by frequency. Useful for SEO content checks.
Text Cleaning Tools
- Remove extra spaces: Collapses multiple spaces into one and trims leading/trailing whitespace.
- Case conversion: UPPER CASE, lower case, Title Case, or Sentence case.
- Remove line breaks: Joins all lines into one — useful for pasting into single-line fields.
- Remove numbers / special characters: Strip digits or punctuation from text.
Use Cases
- Blog writers: Check post length and estimated reading time before publishing.
- Students: Verify essay word count meets assignment requirements.
- Content marketers: Analyse keyword density in SEO articles.
- Speakers/presenters: Estimate speaking time from a prepared script.
- Social media: Count characters for Twitter (280), LinkedIn, or SMS limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time = Word count ÷ 200 (average adult reading speed in wpm). Speaking time uses 130 wpm. A 1,000-word article takes ~5 min to read and ~8 min to speak.
Does WordLab store my text?
No. Everything runs in your browser. No text is ever sent to a server. It's safe for confidential content.
What's the difference between characters with and without spaces?
With spaces counts every character including spaces — this is what most platforms (Twitter, SMS) use. Without spaces counts only non-whitespace characters.