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    Reading Time Calculator

    Get an instant estimate of reading and speaking time for any text — perfect for blog posts, scripts and presentations.

    Analyze your text instantly — directly in your browser.

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    Reading time
    Live
    36
    Words
    217
    Characters
    3
    Sentences
    1
    Paragraphs
    • Instant analysis
    • Processed locally in your browser
    • No signup required
    • Multilingual

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    Built for serious writers

    Instant feedback

    Every keystroke updates metrics in real time — no buttons, no waiting.

    Private by design

    Your text is processed locally in your browser. Nothing is uploaded or stored.

    Multilingual

    Built for English, German, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese writers.

    Editor-grade accuracy

    Counts and readability scores match what professional editors actually use.

    How reading time is calculated

    What reading speed is used?

    Textorum.io estimates reading time at ~225 wpm and speaking time at ~150 wpm — the standard ranges used by most publishing platforms.

    Why show reading time on blog posts?

    A 'min read' label sets reader expectations and improves engagement.

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    Why estimate reading time?

    Real-time results

    Analysis updates as you type — no waiting, no buttons.

    Private by design

    Everything runs in your browser. Your text never leaves the page.

    No signup required

    Open the tool and start working in seconds — completely free.

    Built for writers

    Designed for bloggers, SEO specialists, students and content teams.

    Useful for every kind of content

    • Blog post 'min read' badges
    • Podcast and video scripts
    • Conference talk preparation
    • Newsletter previews
    • Course material planning
    • Audiobook narration estimates

    How to calculate reading time

    1. 01

      Paste or type your text

      Drop content into the editor or upload a .txt or .docx file.

    2. 02

      Review the live metrics

      See your focus score, word count, readability and SEO signals.

    3. 03

      Refine your writing

      Tighten sentences, balance keywords and improve clarity.

    4. 04

      Publish with confidence

      Ship clear, well-structured content for readers, SEO and modern search experiences.

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    Textorum.io is built so your words stay yours. No accounts, no tracking of content, no servers reading your drafts.

    Processed locally

    All analysis runs on your device, inside your browser tab.

    No server-side storage

    We never send your text to a server or save it to a database.

    Transparent metrics

    Open formulas for word count, readability and SEO scoring — no black box.

    No signup required

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    Reading time FAQ

    Is reading time a ranking factor?

    Reading time is not a standalone ranking factor, but it can support readability, reader expectations and content quality.

    Can I estimate speaking time too?

    Yes. Textorum.io shows both reading and speaking time estimates.

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