How fast do you actually dictate? How many words do you speak per day? Which apps get the most voice input? Whisperer's built-in usage statistics answer these questions — helping you understand and improve your dictation productivity.
The Statistics Dashboard#
Whisperer tracks four key metrics across all your transcriptions:
Total Recordings#
The count of every dictation session you've done. Useful for understanding how often you reach for voice input versus typing.
Total Words#
Cumulative word count across all transcriptions. Over weeks and months, this number reveals just how much voice input you actually use.
Total Duration#
How much time you've spent recording. Combined with total words, this gives you your overall dictation efficiency.
Average Words Per Minute#
Your personal WPM metric. Most people speak at 130-150 WPM in normal conversation, but dictation WPM varies based on pausing, thinking, and correction time.
Benchmark: A typical dictation WPM of 80-120 is 2-3x faster than average typing speed (40-60 WPM). Even with pauses for thinking, dictation usually wins.
Charts & Visualizations#
Daily Activity Chart#
A bar chart showing your dictation activity over time. Toggle between three metrics:
- Words — total words dictated per day
- Time — total recording duration per day
- Sessions — number of dictation sessions per day
App Usage#
See which applications receive your transcribed text most often. This reveals where voice input has the most impact in your workflow — email, coding, messaging, documents.
Language Distribution#
If you dictate in multiple languages, this chart shows the breakdown. Useful for understanding your multilingual workflow patterns.
Peak Hours Heatmap#
A heatmap of recording activity by hour of day. Discover when you're most active with dictation — maybe you dictate more in the morning for emails and in the afternoon for documentation.
Period Views#
Switch between three time ranges:
- Week — detailed daily view of the past 7 days
- Month — daily view of the past 30 days
- Year — weekly grouping for long-term trends
Using Statistics to Improve#
Track Your WPM Over Time#
As you get more comfortable with dictation, your WPM should naturally increase. Pausing less, correcting less, and speaking more fluidly all contribute.
Identify High-Impact Apps#
Check the app usage chart. If you spend 30 minutes typing in Gmail but only 5 minutes dictating in Slack, there might be an opportunity to use voice input more in email.
Optimize Your Schedule#
The peak hours heatmap can reveal patterns. Maybe you're most productive with dictation in the morning when your voice is fresh and the environment is quiet.
Monitor Accuracy Improvements#
After setting up your personal dictionary or switching to a better model, check if your effective WPM increases — fewer corrections means faster overall throughput.
Getting Started#
All statistics are tracked automatically once you start using Whisperer. Open the Workspace to access the dashboard.
- Download Whisperer
- Dictate for a few days to build up data
- Open Workspace and explore the Statistics tab
- Use insights to optimize your dictation workflow