Reading Stats / ShelfCheck
How much of your life have you spent reading?
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You've been reading more than you think.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- We estimate reading time using an average of 250 words per minute (the adult average) and 250 words per page. You can personalize this by taking the free Reading Speed Test or entering your own WPM. Your speed carries over automatically if you've taken the test before.
- Book metadata (titles, authors, page counts, covers) comes from Open Library, an open-source database of over 20 million books. Page counts are median values across editions, so they may differ slightly from your copy.
- Yes, completely free. No account needed. ShelfCheck is one of several free reading tools from ReadingHabit.
- Your book list is saved in your browser automatically, so it'll be here when you come back. You can also share your results via a link. Anyone with the link can see your stats. For full tracking with daily streaks, reading speed insights, and goal tracking, check out ReadingHabit.
- Our reading tools are completely free: The Reading Speed Test, Reading Time Calculator, Reading Goal Planner, and TBR Stack Planner are all free to use, no account needed. The full reading tracker with streaks, stats, nudges, and unlimited book tracking is available as a one-time lifetime purchase.
With the Lifetime Deal, you get:
- Your complete digital library, every book, organized
- Track every session and watch your reading stats grow
- Smart nudges that keep you reading (without nagging)
- Goals and streaks that make reading feel automatic
- Read anywhere, from any device
- Real human support when you need it
- Lifetime updates
Yes! You can request a refund within 7 days of your purchase.
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