The counter runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript and the platform's Unicode-aware sentence segmenter, so your text never touches a server, there's no account, and there are no length limits beyond what your device can handle.
Free Sentence Counter
Runs entirely in your browser - no upload, no sign-up.
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What is a sentence counter?
A sentence counter is a free tool that instantly tallies the sentences in your text and breaks them down by length and type - statements, questions and exclamations - using Unicode sentence-boundary rules. Paste or type and the totals update live, all in your browser, so even sensitive drafts stay private on your device.
How to use
- 1Paste your text. Type or paste your text into the box above.
- 2Read the counts. Total sentences, average length, longest and shortest sentence update live as you type.
- 3Check the mix. See how many are statements, questions and exclamations, then copy the text when you are done.
Who it's for
- Writers and editors spotting run-on sentences and balancing pacing.
- Students hitting an essay sentence count or showing variety in style.
- Teachers and ESL learners grading or studying sentence patterns.
- Content marketers tuning blog posts and ad copy for readability.
FAQ
Is the sentence counter free?
Yes - it's 100% free, with no sign-up and no limits. Everything runs in your browser.
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No. Sentences are counted locally in your browser; your text never leaves your device.
How does it decide where a sentence ends?
It uses your browser's built-in Unicode sentence segmentation (Intl.Segmenter), which handles period, question mark and exclamation across many scripts - including English, Chinese and Japanese - and ignores decimals and ellipses correctly.
Does it count an incomplete final sentence?
Yes. A trailing fragment without ending punctuation is counted as one sentence, since that's usually what the writer means.
What counts as a question or an exclamation?
Any sentence whose final non-space character is ?, ¿, ! or ¡. Everything else is counted as a statement.
Does it handle paragraphs and bullet lists?
Yes. Each paragraph or bulleted line counts as its own sentence even when the writer omits a final period, so unterminated lines aren't dropped from the total.