Word Frequency Counter
Count how many times each word appears in your text — sort, filter and analyze instantly for free.
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How to Use the Word Frequency Counter?
Paste Your Text
Enter or paste any text into the input box. Results update instantly as you type.
Set Options
Choose sort order, toggle case sensitivity, ignore stop words or set a minimum frequency threshold.
Export Results
Copy results as CSV for spreadsheet analysis or copy the word list directly.
What is a Word Frequency Counter?
A word frequency counter is a free online tool that analyses your text and counts how many times each word appears. The results are displayed in a ranked list showing each unique word alongside its occurrence count and percentage of total words. This is invaluable for understanding the dominant themes and keyword density of any piece of writing.
Writers use word frequency analysis to avoid overusing certain words, while SEO professionals use it to check keyword density and content focus. Teachers and students use it for vocabulary and linguistic analysis.
All Options Explained
Frequently Asked Questions
What are stop words?
Stop words are very common English words like "the", "a", "is", "in", "of", "and" etc. They appear in almost every text but carry little meaning. Enabling Ignore Stop Words removes these from the results so you can focus on the meaningful keywords in your text.
How is the percentage calculated?
The percentage shown next to each word is its count divided by the total word count. For example, if a word appears 10 times in a 200-word text, its frequency is 5%.
Can I export the results?
Yes! Use Copy as CSV to copy the results in comma-separated format (word, count, percentage) that you can paste directly into Excel or Google Sheets. Use Copy Words to copy just the word list.
Is this tool free to use?
Yes, 100% free. No signup, no installation, no limits. Use it as many times as you want.