Paragraph Counter
Count paragraphs and see how heavy each one is. A paragraph is counted wherever a blank line separates blocks of text, the same way word processors and Markdown do it. Alongside the count you get average words and sentences per paragraph, and a flag for anything over 150 words — the point where a paragraph starts reading as a wall of text on a phone.
- Paragraphs
- 0
- Average words
- 0
- Longest paragraph
- 0 words
Nothing is uploaded — this tool runs inside your browser, so your files never leave your device.
Why use this tool
- Counts paragraphs split by blank lines, the way Markdown and Word do
- Shows average words and sentences per paragraph
- Flags paragraphs over 150 words
- Runs in your browser — nothing is uploaded
How it works
- 1Paste your document into the box above.
- 2Check the average — 40 to 80 words per paragraph reads well on screen.
- 3Split whatever the 'over 150 words' count is picking up.
Paragraph Counter — frequently asked questions
A blank line. A single line break is treated as a line within the same paragraph, which matches how Markdown, Word and most web publishing works.
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