Reading time is based on the average adult reading speed of 200–250 words per minute (WPM). Speaking time is calculated at 130 WPM, which is the average conversational speaking pace.
Does the word counter count hyphenated words as one or two?
Hyphenated words like "well-being" or "mother-in-law" are counted as one word, following the standard convention used by most word processors.
What is keyword density?
Keyword density is the percentage of times a word appears relative to the total word count. It's important for SEO — most experts recommend keeping target keywords at 1–3% density to avoid keyword stuffing.
Can I use this for Twitter, LinkedIn or blog posts?
Yes! Use the word count goal to hit platform limits. Twitter: ~280 chars. LinkedIn posts: ~1300 chars optimal. Blog posts: typically 1000–2500 words for SEO.