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