Online Sentence Counter
Count sentences, words, characters, lines, and more, instantly as you type.
Features
Sentence Count
Accurately counts sentences by detecting terminal punctuation (., !, ?). Works on any language or writing style.
Full Text Stats
Get word count, character count (with and without spaces), line count, and paragraph count all at once.
Reading Time
Estimated reading time based on the average adult reading speed of 200 words per minute.
Real-time Updates
All statistics update instantly as you type, no button to click, no delay.
Fully Private
All counting runs in your browser. Your text never leaves your device.
No Limits
No character or word limit. Count statistics for documents of any length.
How It Works
Paste your text
Paste or type any text into the text area above.
Read the stats
Sentence, word, character, and line counts update live as you type.
Copy or clear
Copy the text or clear it to analyse something new.
FAQ
How are sentences counted?
Sentences are counted by detecting terminal punctuation marks (periods, exclamation marks, and question marks).
Does it count characters with spaces?
Yes. The tool shows both total characters (including spaces) and characters without spaces.
How is reading time estimated?
Reading time is calculated at 200 words per minute, the average adult silent reading speed.
How are paragraphs defined?
Paragraphs are blocks of text separated by one or more blank lines.
Is there a word limit?
No. The tool runs in your browser and handles text of any size.
Is my text saved anywhere?
No. Everything runs locally in your browser. Your text is never sent to a server.
About This Tool
The Sentence Counter is part of the Flip Caps suite of free text utilities. Whether you need to hit a sentence quota, check your writing density, or just understand your text better, paste it here and get all the numbers at once. No account, no sign-up, no data stored anywhere.