Sentence Counter
Count the number of sentences in your text instantly, useful for checking writing structure and pacing.
About this sentence counter
Beyond just word count, the number of sentences gives a sense of writing density and pacing, useful for essays, articles, and readability checks.
How sentence counter works
Your text is split on sentence-ending punctuation (periods, question marks, exclamation points), and the resulting segments are counted.
Common uses
- Checking average sentence length and density in a draft
- Verifying an assignment meets a sentence count requirement
- Reviewing writing structure alongside a readability check
How to use this tool
- Paste your text.
- Click Count Sentences.
- See the total sentence count.
What to know before using it
Splits on standard sentence-ending punctuation, abbreviations with periods (like "Dr." or "U.S.") may occasionally be counted as sentence breaks.
Privacy and browser-first processing
Your text is counted entirely in your browser and is never uploaded or stored.
Frequently asked questions
Does this get confused by abbreviations like "Mr." or "U.S."?
It splits on standard sentence-ending punctuation, so abbreviations with periods can occasionally be counted as a sentence break, for most everyday text this gives an accurate practical count.