Paragraph Counter
Count paragraphs the way editors do: a paragraph is a block of text separated by blank lines. Multiple consecutive empty lines count as a single break, so messy pasted text does not inflate the number.
- Blank-line paragraph detection
- Ignores repeated blank lines
- Live results
- Works with any language
Overview
Words: 0
Characters: 0
Characters (no spaces): 0
Sentences: 0
Paragraphs: 0
Lines: 0
Reading time: 0 min 0 sec
Speaking time: 0 min 0 sec
Everything runs in your browser — your text is never uploaded.
How to use this tool
- 1Paste your text (double line breaks separate paragraphs).
- 2Read the paragraph count alongside words, characters and sentences.
- 3Use Clear to reset.
Examples
Two paragraphs
First paragraph. Second paragraph. Third paragraph. — 3 paragraphs (the triple break counts once).
Wrapped lines
Lines wrapped inside a paragraph without blank lines are still one paragraph.
Limitations
- Single line breaks inside a block are treated as line breaks, not paragraph boundaries — matching standard plain-text conventions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do single line breaks create a new paragraph?
No. Paragraphs are separated by at least one blank line; single newlines stay within the same paragraph.
Why do three blank lines count once?
Runs of blank lines represent one paragraph break — counting each line would over-report paragraphs.
Is this private?
Completely — the text never leaves your browser.