Does the markdown word count include markdown syntax characters?

No, the tool strips markdown formatting before counting, so heading markers (#), emphasis markers (** and *), link syntax, and other markdown characters are excluded from the word count.

How is the reading time estimate calculated?

Reading time is estimated based on an average reading speed of approximately 200-250 words per minute. The tool also provides speaking time based on an average pace of 130-150 words per minute.

What is the Flesch Reading Ease score?

The Flesch Reading Ease score measures text readability on a scale of 0-100. Higher scores indicate easier text — scores of 60-70 are ideal for general audiences, while academic writing typically scores 30-50.

Does the word counter count words inside code blocks?

Yes, words inside code blocks are included in the total word count by default. This gives you a complete picture of all textual content in your markdown document.

Is my content private when analyzing word count?

Yes, all word counting and readability analysis happens entirely in your browser. No content is sent to any server, ensuring complete privacy for your documents.

Markdown Word Count

Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in Markdown documents. Get real-time readability scores, reading time estimates, and markdown element counts.

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How it works: Strips markdown formatting to count words, characters, sentences, and calculate Flesch readability scores.

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