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Sentence Counter

Sentence counter with readability grade, average length, and longest/shortest sentence highlights. Instant, private, no signup.

Start typing or paste your text to see sentence stats

How to Use

  1. 1. Enter your text

    Type or paste any text into the input box.

  2. 2. View sentence stats

    Sentence count, average length, and readability grade update in real time.

  3. 3. Review highlights

    See your longest and shortest sentences displayed below the stats.

Why Use This Tool

A sentence counter goes beyond a raw count — it tells you whether your prose is readable. This tool counts sentences accurately, then highlights your longest and shortest sentence, computes the average sentence length in words, and surfaces a readability grade so you can tell at a glance whether your draft is too dense for its audience.

Editors use sentence-level metrics to spot the writing patterns that quietly kill clarity: a string of thirty-word sentences in a how-to, a mixture of fragments dropped into formal copy, or a single buried ninety-word paragraph-killer. Spotting those at the sentence level is faster than re-reading the whole document, and the highlights point straight to the offending lines.

All processing happens in your browser. Sentences are split using punctuation rules and abbreviation handling client-side — no upload, no signup, no logging of your draft. Paste anything from a personal letter to a confidential brief and the moment you close the tab, the analysis is gone.

Instant Results

Runs entirely in your browser. No waiting in queues, no server round-trips — output appears the moment you act.

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Your files and text never leave your device. Nothing is uploaded, stored, or logged on any server.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The tool splits text on sentence-ending punctuation marks (periods, exclamation marks, and question marks). Abbreviations like "Dr." or "U.S." may occasionally cause a split, but the count is accurate for standard prose.
Most readability guides recommend an average of 15–20 words per sentence for clear, readable writing aimed at general audiences. Sentences consistently over 25 words become harder to follow, while a steady mix of short, medium, and long sentences keeps prose dynamic without sacrificing clarity. Aim for variety, not uniformity.
The tool uses the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level formula, which considers average sentence length and average syllables per word. The result maps to a U.S. school grade level — for example, grade 8 means an average 8th grader can understand the text.
Yes. The sentence counter is useful for essays, reports, blog posts, and any writing where sentence variety and readability matter. Aim for a mix of short and long sentences to keep your writing engaging.

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