See the word count, character count and reading time of any email or text instantly, as you \ type. Free, with no signup.
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See the word count, character count and estimated read time of any email or text instantly — free, as you type.
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Drop in an email, message or any text.
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We flag whether it's a good length for a cold email.
Trim and send
Cut it under 125 words for the best reply rates.
Busy prospects skim. The longer your cold email, the less likely it is to be read — let alone replied to. Knowing the read time helps you keep it tight.
This tool shows the word count, character count and estimated reading time of any text as you type, and tells you when your email is running too long for cold outreach.
A short, sharp email still has to reach the inbox. Bounces and spam words undo even the best copy.
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How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is based on an average adult reading speed of about 200 words per minute. The tool counts the words in your text and divides by that rate, and also estimates speaking time at ~130 words per minute.
How long should a cold email be?
Aim for under about 125 words. Short cold emails are read and replied to far more often than long ones. The tool flags when your email runs longer than ideal.
Does this count words and characters too?
Yes. As you type or paste, it shows the word count, character count, sentence count and both reading and speaking time.
Is the read time estimator free?
Yes — it's free, needs no signup, and updates live in your browser as you type.
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