Word Frequency Counter

Find the most frequently used words in any block of text.

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What is the Word Frequency Counter?

The free Word Frequency Counter processes any text you paste in and produces a ranked table of every unique word with its count and density %. The results can be copied as a tab-separated table (word → count → density) in one click. Authors, researchers, and SEO professionals use it to spot repetition, find dominant themes, and clean up vocabulary.

  • Identify overused words in an essay or report and replace them with synonyms.
  • Analyse a competitor's content to understand its vocabulary and themes.
  • Find the most common words in customer feedback or survey responses.
  • Cross-check that important keywords appear frequently enough in SEO content.
  • Study writing style by comparing word frequency distributions across texts.

How to Use the Word Frequency Counter

  1. 1 Paste your text into the input area labelled "Paste your text here to count word frequency…".
  2. 2 The frequency table appears immediately — every unique word, its count, and its density percentage.
  3. 3 Words are sorted from most frequent to least frequent by default.
  4. 4 Click Copy to export the full table as TSV (word, count, density) for use in a spreadsheet.
  5. 5 Edit or replace the text to instantly refresh the frequency analysis.

Key Features

  • 📊
    Full frequency table
    Every unique word listed with count and density percentage, sorted from highest to lowest.
  • 📋
    One-click TSV export
    Copy results as word \t count \t density for instant paste into Excel or Google Sheets.
  • Instant analysis
    Table regenerates in real time as you edit the input.
  • 🔒
    Fully private
    Analysis runs in your browser — your text is never sent to a server.

Example Usage

Example Input
To be or not to be that is the question whether tis nobler in the mind to suffer
Example Output
to      3   15.00%
be      2   10.00%
the     2   10.00%
…

Frequently Asked Questions about the Word Frequency Counter

What is the Word Frequency Counter?
The Word Frequency Counter is a free online tool that lets you find the most frequently used words in any block of text. It runs entirely in your browser, so there is nothing to install and nothing is uploaded to a server.
Is the Word Frequency Counter free?
Yes — the Word Frequency Counter is completely free, with no account, subscription, signup, or usage limits.
Is my data uploaded or stored?
No. The Word Frequency Counter processes everything locally in your browser. Your input is never uploaded, saved, or shared with any server.
Does the Word Frequency Counter work offline?
Yes. Once the page has finished loading, the Word Frequency Counter works without an internet connection.
Which browsers does the Word Frequency Counter work in?
The Word Frequency Counter works in all modern browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge — no plugins or extensions needed.
Are stop words included in the free Word Frequency Counter?
By default, all words including common stop words are counted. This gives a complete picture of the text. Use the keyword density checker if you want stop words filtered out.
Is word frequency useful for SEO?
Yes — it helps you ensure key terms appear enough times and that no single word is being accidentally over-used, which can look spammy to search engines.

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