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Markdown Word Counter

Markdown Word Counter

Count words, characters, and estimate reading time for your Markdown text. Intelligently ignores code blocks.

182 words
49 sec read
1,106 characters
36 lines
12 paragraphs

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Markdown Word Counter & Reading Time Estimator

Welcome to MDUtil's Markdown Word Counter tool. This tool helps you:

  • Count the total number of words in your Markdown text
  • Calculate the estimated reading time
  • Track character count, line count, and paragraph statistics
  • All while ignoring code blocks and markup syntax

How It Works

This tool intelligently analyzes your Markdown content, stripping away syntax elements to focus on the actual readable text. The reading time estimate is based on an average reading speed of 225 words per minute.

Example Content

This is some example content to demonstrate the word counter and reading time estimator. Feel free to replace this with your own Markdown content to see accurate metrics for your text.

Code Example (not counted in statistics)

// This code is excluded from word count calculations
function helloWorld() {
  console.log("Hello, world!");
}

Tips for Writers

  • Aim for around 1,500-2,500 words for blog posts
  • A 5-minute read (around 1,100-1,200 words) is ideal for online articles
  • Break up long paragraphs for better readability
  • Use headers to structure your content

The best writing is rewriting. – E.B. White

About This Tool

Accurate Word Counting

Our algorithm intelligently excludes Markdown syntax, code blocks, and non-readable content to provide accurate word counts.

Reading Time Estimation

Reading time is calculated based on an average reading speed of 225 words per minute, which is standard for adult readers.

Comprehensive Metrics

Beyond word count, get insights on character count, paragraph count, and line metrics to better understand your content.

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