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Paragraph Counter

Count paragraphs in any text (blocks separated by a blank line)

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What is Paragraph Counter

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Paragraph Counter splits your text on blank-line boundaries and counts the resulting non-empty blocks. It works across Windows and Unix line endings.

Writers, students, and SEO analysts use it to hit editorial targets, verify copy length, and confirm structure before publishing.

Why use it

  • Check that an article meets a target paragraph count.
  • Validate that chat / documentation snippets are well-structured.
  • Assess blog posts for readability and scannability.
  • Audit copy against client briefs.
  • Spot-check AI-generated content before publishing.

Features

  • Blank-line paragraph detection
  • Handles CRLF and LF line endings
  • Instant client-side analysis
  • Great for editorial workflows
  • Combines well with word counters

How to use Paragraph Counter

  1. Paste text. Drop your article or block of copy into the input.
  2. Run. The counter returns the number of paragraphs.
  3. Iterate. Edit and recount until you hit your editorial target.

Example (before/after)

Input

First paragraph.

Second paragraph has two lines.
Still in the second paragraph.

Third paragraph.

Count

Paragraphs: 3

Common errors

Single-line breaks counted

A soft break inside a paragraph is not a new paragraph.

Fix: Ensure each paragraph is separated by an empty line.

Leading whitespace hides blank lines

Lines that look blank may contain spaces.

Fix: Run Remove Whitespace first for strict counting.

FAQ

What defines a paragraph?

A block of text separated by at least one blank line.

Does it count headings?

Yes — any non-empty block separated by blank lines is counted.

How does it handle code blocks?

Code blocks count as a single paragraph unless they contain blank lines.

Does it match WordPress paragraph counts?

Closely — WordPress uses similar blank-line segmentation.

Is my text stored anywhere?

No — analysis runs entirely in your browser.

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