Free Paragraph Counter – Count Paragraphs, Sentences & Words Online
Count paragraphs, sentences, words, and characters instantly. Get reading time estimates, speaking duration, and structure analysis. Perfect for writers, students, and content creators. 100% free, browser-based.
What Is a Paragraph Counter?
A paragraph counter analyzes your text to count how many paragraphs it contains, along with related metrics like sentences, words, and characters. This tool provides comprehensive text analysis for writers and editors.
Why Count Paragraphs?
Academic Requirements: Essays and research papers often have minimum paragraph requirements. Verify your work meets guidelines.
Content Optimization: Blog posts and articles perform better with well-structured paragraphs of optimal length.
Writing Improvement: Analyze your writing patterns to improve readability and flow.
Word Processing: Unlike basic word counters, paragraph counting helps structure longer documents.
How to Use This Tool
Step 1: Paste Your Text
Copy and paste your content into the text area. The tool accepts:
- Plain text
- Text from word processors
- Blog post drafts
- Academic writing
- Any text content
Step 2: View Analysis
Instantly see:
- Total paragraphs
- Sentence count
- Word count
- Character count
- Reading time
- Speaking time
Step 3: Copy or Adjust
Copy the stats report or edit your text to meet requirements.
What Gets Counted
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Paragraphs | Text blocks separated by blank lines |
| Sentences | Text ending with periods, question marks, or exclamation points |
| Words | Sequences of characters separated by spaces |
| Characters | All characters including spaces |
| Characters (no spaces) | Only non-whitespace characters |
| Lines | All line breaks including blank lines |
Time Estimates
Reading Time
Based on average adult reading speed of 200 words per minute:
- 500 words ≈ 2.5 minutes
- 1,000 words ≈ 5 minutes
- 2,000 words ≈ 10 minutes
Speaking Time
Based on average speaking speed of 130 words per minute:
- 500 words ≈ 4 minutes
- 1,000 words ≈ 8 minutes
- 2,000 words ≈ 15 minutes
Optimal Paragraph Length
For Web Content
- 2-4 sentences per paragraph
- 50-100 words maximum
- Short paragraphs improve readability on screens
For Academic Writing
- 5-8 sentences typical
- 100-200 words common
- Focus on one main idea per paragraph
For Business Writing
- 3-5 sentences ideal
- Concise and action-oriented
- Use bullet points when appropriate
Frequently Asked Questions
How are paragraphs detected?
Paragraphs are separated by blank lines (double line breaks). Single line breaks within text don't create new paragraphs.
Does it count empty paragraphs?
No. Only paragraphs with actual text content are counted.
Is my text saved anywhere?
No. All processing happens in your browser. Text is never uploaded to any server.
Can I get word count too?
Yes! This tool provides words, sentences, characters, and more—not just paragraphs.
Related Tools
- Word Counter — Count words
- Character Counter — Count characters
- Line Counter — Count lines
- Sentence Counter — Count sentences
Paste your text above to analyze paragraphs, sentences, words, and more.