Paragraph Counter
Count paragraphs and see how long each one is.
How to Use the Paragraph Counter?
Count paragraphs and see how long each one is, so your content stays easy to scan.
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Paste your text, leaving an empty line between paragraphs.
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See the total in the Paragraphs box along with sentences and words.
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Check Avg Words / Paragraph to judge how dense your writing is.
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Use the Paragraph breakdown bars to find paragraphs that are much longer than the rest.
Benefits of Using Our Paragraph Counter
Visual breakdown
A bar for every paragraph makes it easy to spot walls of text at a glance.
Better web readability
Short paragraphs of two to four sentences are easier to read on mobile, and this tool helps you get there.
Runs in your browser
No sign-up and no upload. Your document stays private.
Free and unlimited
Check as many drafts as you want.
Who Can Use This Paragraph Counter?
Bloggers
Keep posts scannable and mobile friendly.
Students
Meet paragraph requirements for essays and reports.
Editors
Spot dense sections that need splitting before publishing.
Copywriters
Balance landing page sections for better flow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Paragraph Counter.
How does the tool separate paragraphs?
A new paragraph starts after one or more empty lines, which is how most editors and websites separate paragraphs. Single line breaks inside a block are treated as part of the same paragraph. If your text uses single line breaks for paragraphs, add a blank line between them first.
How long should a paragraph be on a website?
On the web, two to four sentences or roughly 40 to 80 words per paragraph works well, because long blocks look intimidating on phones. Printed and academic writing can use longer paragraphs. The breakdown bars help you keep a comfortable rhythm.
Does copying from Word or Google Docs keep paragraphs?
Usually yes. When you paste from Word or Google Docs, paragraph breaks come across as line breaks. If everything appears as one paragraph, the source may be using spacing instead of real line breaks, so press Enter twice between paragraphs to fix it.
Is my text stored?
No. The counting happens locally in your browser and nothing is saved on our servers.
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