Line Counter Tool

Need to clean up, change or check your text? Use this free Line Counter Tool in your browser. It works on phone, tablet and computer.

How to use the Line Counter Tool

Type or paste your input.
Click “Count Lines”.
Your result shows on the page. Use “Clear” to start again.

Why use this Line Counter Tool?

The Line Counter Tool is handy for writing, editing, coding, social media and study. It is free, easy to use and works on any device.

Handy for students, writers, developers and marketers
Copy the result and use it anywhere
Save time on editing and formatting

Line Counter Tool – frequently asked questions

Is the Line Counter Tool free to use?

Yes, it is free. You can use the Line Counter Tool as often as you like without signing up.

Do I need to install anything?

No. It runs in your web browser on a phone, tablet or computer.

Is my data safe when I use the Line Counter Tool?

The tool runs in your browser, so what you enter is processed on your own device and is not sent to our servers.

Who can use the Line Counter Tool?

Anyone who works with text: students, writers, developers, teachers, marketers and more.

More free Text Tools

Browse all Text Tools on Ilmhunt, or see all free online tools.

Embed this tool on your website — free

Copy the code below to add this working tool to your own page. A small credit link stays with it — that’s all we ask.

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    &lt;title&gt;Line Counter&lt;/title&gt;
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            margin: 20px;
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        h1 {
            text-align: center;
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            width: 100%;
            height: 150px;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            padding: 10px;
            border: 1px solid #ccc;
            border-radius: 5px;
            font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
            font-size: 16px;
        }
        .stats {
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            font-size: 14px;
            color: #666;
        }
        .options {
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }
        .options label {
            display: block;
            margin: 5px 0;
        }
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            display: flex;
            gap: 10px;
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        }
        button {
            padding: 10px 20px;
            background-color: #007BFF;
            color: white;
            border: none;
            cursor: pointer;
            border-radius: 5px;
            font-size: 14px;
        }
        button:hover {
            background-color: #0056b3;
        }
        .output {
            margin-top: 20px;
            padding: 10px;
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            border: 1px solid #ccc;
            border-radius: 5px;
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&lt;/head&gt;
&lt;body&gt;
    &lt;div class=&quot;container&quot;&gt;
        &lt;h1&gt;Line Counter&lt;/h1&gt;
        &lt;textarea id=&quot;textInput&quot; placeholder=&quot;Type in or copy and paste your text here.&quot;&gt;&lt;/textarea&gt;
        &lt;div class=&quot;stats&quot;&gt;
            &lt;span id=&quot;lineCount&quot;&gt;0 Lines&lt;/span&gt;  
            &lt;span id=&quot;wordCount&quot;&gt;0 Words&lt;/span&gt;  
            &lt;span id=&quot;charCount&quot;&gt;0 Characters&lt;/span&gt;
        &lt;/div&gt;
        &lt;div class=&quot;options&quot;&gt;
            &lt;label&gt;
                &lt;input type=&quot;checkbox&quot; id=&quot;ignoreBlankLines&quot;&gt; Ignore blank lines
            &lt;/label&gt;
            &lt;label&gt;
                &lt;input type=&quot;checkbox&quot; id=&quot;ignoreCommentLines&quot;&gt; Ignore comment lines (programming)
            &lt;/label&gt;
            &lt;label&gt;
                &lt;input type=&quot;checkbox&quot; id=&quot;treatConsecutiveBlankLines&quot;&gt; Treat consecutive blank lines as one
            &lt;/label&gt;
        &lt;/div&gt;
        &lt;div class=&quot;buttons&quot;&gt;
            &lt;button onclick=&quot;countLines()&quot;&gt;Count Lines&lt;/button&gt;
            &lt;button onclick=&quot;clearText()&quot;&gt;Clear&lt;/button&gt;
        &lt;/div&gt;
        &lt;div class=&quot;output&quot; id=&quot;output&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
    &lt;/div&gt;

    &lt;script&gt;
        const textInput = document.getElementById('textInput');
        const output = document.getElementById('output');
        const lineCount = document.getElementById('lineCount');
        const wordCount = document.getElementById('wordCount');
        const charCount = document.getElementById('charCount');
        const ignoreBlankLines = document.getElementById('ignoreBlankLines');
        const ignoreCommentLines = document.getElementById('ignoreCommentLines');
        const treatConsecutiveBlankLines = document.getElementById('treatConsecutiveBlankLines');

        // Update stats on input
        textInput.addEventListener('input', updateStats);

        /**
         * Updates the line, word, and character counts.
         */
        function updateStats() {
            const text = textInput.value;
            const lines = text.split(/\r\n|\r|\n/).length;
            const words = text.trim().split(/\s+/).filter(Boolean).length;
            const chars = text.length;

            lineCount.textContent = `${lines} Lines`;
            wordCount.textContent = `${words} Words`;
            charCount.textContent = `${chars} Characters`;
        }

        /**
         * Counts lines based on selected options.
         */
        function countLines() {
            let text = textInput.value;
            let lines = text.split(/\r\n|\r|\n/);

            if (ignoreBlankLines.checked) {
                lines = lines.filter(line =&gt; line.trim() !== '');
            }

            if (ignoreCommentLines.checked) {
                lines = lines.filter(line =&gt; !line.trim().startsWith('//') &amp;&amp; !line.trim().startsWith('#') &amp;&amp; !line.trim().startsWith('/*') &amp;&amp; !line.trim().startsWith('*/'));
            }

            if (treatConsecutiveBlankLines.checked) {
                lines = lines.filter((line, index) =&gt; line.trim() !== '' || lines[index - 1]?.trim() !== '');
            }

            const lineCountValue = lines.length;
            const wordCountValue = lines.join(' ').split(/\s+/).filter(Boolean).length;
            const charCountValue = lines.join('').length;

            output.textContent = `Lines: ${lineCountValue}\nWords: ${wordCountValue}\nCharacters: ${charCountValue}`;
        }

        /**
         * Clears the input and output fields.
         */
        function clearText() {
            textInput.value = '';
            output.textContent = '';
            updateStats();
        }
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