Text Statistics
Get comprehensive statistics and analysis for your text including word count, character count, reading time, and readability scores with detailed metrics. Perfect for content analysis and writing optimization.
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What is Text Statistics?
The Text Statistics tool analyzes text and reports a full set of metrics: word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count, average word length, average sentence length, and a readability score. Results update in real time as you type or paste text. All processing happens in the browser.
How does Text Statistics work?
This tool counts words by splitting on whitespace, counts sentences by detecting punctuation boundaries, counts paragraphs by detecting double line breaks, and calculates averages from those counts. The readability score is estimated from average sentence length and average word length using a simplified formula. The output is a single summary panel with all metrics.
Key Features
- Word count, character count (with and without spaces)
- Sentence and paragraph counts
- Average word length and average sentence length
- Readability score estimate
- Real-time analysis as you type
- Copy statistics to clipboard
- Download detailed report
- Runs in the browser with no uploads
Common Use Cases
Checking writing metrics before publishing
Review word count, sentence count, and readability to confirm an article meets your standards.
Comparing text versions
Run statistics on two versions of a document to see how word count or readability changed after editing.
Meeting assignment requirements
Verify that an essay meets word count and paragraph requirements before submission.
Optimizing content for SEO
Check content length and readability scores to ensure a blog post is optimized for search and engagement.
How to Use This Tool
Paste your text
Copy and paste text into the input area.
View statistics
The tool displays all metrics in real time as text is entered.
Review readability
Check the readability score to gauge how accessible the text is.
Copy or download
Copy the statistics or download them as a text file.
Pro Tips
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Aim for sentences under 20 words for better readability.
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Average word length of 4-5 characters is standard for general content.
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Use this tool alongside a readability checker for a full writing analysis.
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Compare statistics before and after editing to measure improvement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What statistics are provided?
Word count, character count with and without spaces, sentence count, paragraph count, average word length, average sentence length, and a readability score.
How is the readability score calculated?
It is estimated from average sentence length and average word length using a simplified readability formula. Higher scores indicate easier reading.
Is my text uploaded to a server?
No. All analysis happens in your browser using JavaScript. The text never leaves your device.
Does it work with non-English text?
The word and character counts work with any language. The readability score is calibrated for English and may not be accurate for other languages.
Can I analyze long documents?
Yes. The tool handles documents of any length. Very large texts may take a moment on older devices.