Paragraph Counter
What is Paragraph Counter?
Paragraph Counter counts the paragraphs, words, sentences and characters in your text as you type. It is handy for checking essay length, blog post structure and writing assignments that require a specific number of paragraphs. The counting is live and runs entirely in your browser.
How to use
- Paste or type your text into the input box.
- Paragraphs, words, sentences and characters are counted instantly.
- Make sure paragraphs are separated by a blank line.
- Click Clear to start over with new text.
Features
- Live paragraph count as you type or paste.
- Word, sentence and character counts included.
- Character count with and without spaces.
- No limit on text length.
- Works with pasted documents, essays and articles.
- Free, private, and no signup required.
Frequently asked questions
How does the paragraph counter work?
Every block of text separated by a blank line is counted as one paragraph. The counts update live as you type or paste.
What counts as a paragraph?
Any group of lines separated from the rest by an empty line. Lines without a blank line between them are treated as one paragraph.
Is the paragraph counter free?
Yes, it is free with no signup and no text length limits.
Is my text sent to a server?
No. All counting runs in your browser with JavaScript, so your text never leaves your device.
Does it count words too?
Yes. Words, sentences, characters and characters without spaces are all counted and shown together.
Can I use it for essays and assignments?
Yes. It is ideal for checking that an essay or article meets a required paragraph count.