Word Frequency Counter

Word Frequency Counter

Analyze word frequency in any text instantly. Count how many times each word appears with percentages. Perfect for SEO analysis, content optimization, academic research, and identifying key terms in your writing.

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Paste text to count and rank word frequency.
How it works: The analyzer tokenizes text, counts each word, and returns a ranked frequency list with percentages.

Complete Guide: Word Frequency Counter

Everything you need to know about using this tool effectively

What is Word Frequency Counter?

The Word Frequency Counter scans text and counts how many times each word appears. It displays a frequency table sorted from most common to least common, with raw counts and percentages. You can switch between case-sensitive and case-insensitive analysis. The tool helps identify overused words, find keywords, and understand vocabulary patterns. All processing happens in the browser.

This tool tokenizes your text into words by splitting on whitespace and stripping punctuation. It builds a frequency map of each word, then sorts by count descending. You can filter to show the top 10, top 20, all words, or only words appearing above a threshold. The output includes the word, its count, and its percentage of total words.

Key Features
Counts every word's occurrence in text
Shows count and percentage per word
Sorts by frequency (highest first)
Case-sensitive and case-insensitive modes
Filter by top N words or frequency threshold
Copy frequency table to clipboard
Download analysis as text file
Runs in the browser with no uploads
Common Use Cases
When and why you might need this tool

Finding keywords for SEO

Identify the most frequently used words in a competitor's article to understand their keyword strategy.

Detecting overused words in writing

Check a draft for words that appear too often and need to be replaced with synonyms.

Analyzing vocabulary in academic texts

Count word occurrences in a research paper to study language patterns or prepare a glossary.

Processing customer feedback

Analyze reviews or survey responses to find the most commonly mentioned terms.

How to Use This Tool
Step-by-step guide to get the best results
1

Paste your text

Copy and paste text into the input area.

2

Choose options

Select case sensitivity and how many results to display.

3

Analyze

Click the button. The tool builds the frequency table.

4

Copy or download

Copy the table or download it as a text file.

Pro Tips
1

Filter out common stop words (the, a, is) to focus on meaningful keywords.

2

Use case-insensitive mode for a cleaner frequency picture.

3

Compare frequency tables between two articles to see which topics they emphasize.

4

The percentage column helps you see relative importance at a glance.

Frequently Asked Questions
How does the counting work?

The tool splits text into words by whitespace, strips punctuation from each word, and counts occurrences. It builds a frequency map and sorts by count.

Can I analyze case-sensitive text?

Yes. Toggle between case-sensitive mode (where 'Word' and 'word' are counted separately) and case-insensitive mode (where they are combined).

Is this useful for SEO?

Yes. Word frequency analysis helps identify target keywords, detect keyword stuffing, and compare your content's vocabulary against competitors.

Can I analyze long documents?

Yes. The tool handles documents of any length. Very large texts may take a moment to process.

Is my text uploaded to a server?

No. All analysis happens in your browser using JavaScript. The text never leaves your device.