Sentence Counter
What is Sentence Counter?
The Sentence Counter counts how many sentences are in your text, along with words, characters, paragraphs and reading time. It works live as you type or paste, right in your browser.
How to use
- Type or paste your text into the box above.
- Watch the counts update instantly as you type.
- Check sentences, words, characters, paragraphs and reading time at a glance.
- Click Clear to start over with new text.
Features
- Live sentence, word and character counts
- Characters counted with and without spaces
- Paragraph count and estimated reading time
- Handles pasted articles, essays and documents
- Works in your browser, nothing is uploaded
- Free to use, no signup or login required
Frequently asked questions
How does the sentence counter detect sentences?
It splits your text at sentence-ending marks like periods, exclamation points and question marks, then ignores empty fragments. Abbreviations can affect the count, so check edge cases in legal or technical text.
What reading speed is used for the reading time?
Reading time is based on 200 words per minute, which is a common average for adult silent reading. Skimmers read faster and students studying a text may read slower.
Is my text sent to a server?
No. All counting happens in your browser with JavaScript. Your text never leaves your device.
Can I count sentences in a PDF or Word document?
Copy the text out of the PDF or document and paste it into the box. The tool works with plain text from any source.
Does it count blank lines as paragraphs?
No. Blank lines are skipped, so only lines with actual text count as paragraphs.
Is the sentence counter really free?
Yes. There are no limits, no accounts and no paid tiers. Paste as much text as you like.