Word Frequency
See which words appear most.
Paste any text and rank every word by how often it shows up. Free, private, instant.
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How to use word frequency
Spot repetition before it lands in front of a reader. Writers run drafts through a frequency counter to catch crutch words; SEO teams track target keyword density to make sure pages signal the right topic without looking stuffed; researchers use frequency lists to summarize transcripts or compare documents.
Frequently asked questions
- What is word frequency?
- Word frequency is how many times each unique word appears in a piece of text. Frequency analysis reveals which terms dominate your writing — useful for SEO keyword density, editing repetitive prose, and analyzing speeches or transcripts.
- Are common words like 'the' or 'and' included?
- Yes. The tool counts every word longer than two characters so you can see the full distribution. Sort by count to scan for repetition or focus on longer, more meaningful terms further down the list.
- What is keyword density used for?
- SEO writers track density to make sure target keywords appear naturally — typically 1-2% of total words. Above 3% risks looking spammy to search engines; below 0.5% may not signal topical focus strongly enough.
- Does the tool store my text?
- No. All counting runs in your browser. Close the tab and the text is gone.