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Dev tools · February 19, 2016

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Estimated Reading Time API

Estimated Reading Time API launched on February 19, 2016 with 56 votes, #1,593 of 4,386 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches.

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Estimated Reading Time API is a developer tool that calculates how long it takes to read a piece of text. Launched in 2016, it helps developers integrate reading time estimates into their applications, websites, or content platforms. The API processes text and returns time predictions, useful for content creators and publishers who want to set reader expectations. It's designed for developers building publishing platforms, blogs, or any application that displays written content.

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