Question 1

How is reading time calculated?

Accepted Answer

Reading time is based on an average adult reading speed of 200 words per minute. This is a conservative estimate - actual reading speed varies by content complexity and reader skill.

Question 2

Does it count HTML tags or markdown?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the counter treats all input as plain text, so HTML tags and markdown syntax are counted as characters and words. Paste plain text for accurate counts.

Question 3

Can I use this for languages other than English?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The word counter works with any language that uses spaces between words. Character counting works universally for all languages.

Word & Character Counter