Paragraph Counter
Paste your text below to count its paragraphs, plus words and sentences. Useful for essays, articles and structuring long content.
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How paragraphs are counted
A new paragraph is counted at each block of text separated by a line break. Empty lines between blocks are ignored, so the count reflects the actual paragraphs you have written.
How long should a paragraph be?
For the web, short paragraphs of 2–4 sentences are easiest to scan. In academic or print writing, paragraphs are often longer, but each should still cover a single idea.
Frequently asked questions
How are paragraphs counted?
Each block of text separated by a line break counts as one paragraph; blank lines are ignored. Paste your text above to see the total.