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A word counter is an online tool that counts the number of words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in any piece of text. It is used by students, writers, bloggers, SEO specialists, and professionals to meet word count requirements, optimize content length, and estimate reading time.
Reading time is calculated based on an average adult reading speed of approximately 200 words per minute. The formula is: Words ÷ 200 = Minutes. For example, a 1,000-word article takes about 5 minutes to read.