Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs. See a per-paragraph breakdown, top keywords, keyword density and reading time for essays, articles and posts.
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How to use the Word Counter by Paragraph
Paste your text or drop in a file.
Choose whether to count by paragraph or by line.
Read the totals, the paragraph table and the top keywords.
Why use this Word Counter by Paragraph
Per-paragraph tableWords, characters and sentences for every paragraph, with bars to spot the longest.
Keyword densityThe 20 most used words with their share of the text, with common words hidden.
Reading timeEstimated from a speed you set, 220 words per minute by default.
Full totalsWords, characters with and without spaces, sentences, paragraphs and average sentence length.
Frequently asked questions
How do I count words in each paragraph?
Paste the text with "Paragraph (blank line)" selected. The table lists the word count for every paragraph.
How is reading time calculated?
Total words divided by your reading speed. The default is 220 words per minute and you can change it.
Are common words counted as keywords?
They are hidden by default so meaningful terms rank higher. Untick the option to include them.