How do I count word frequency?

Paste your text into the box above. The tool counts every word as you type and ranks them from most to least common, with a count and share for each one. You can copy the table or download it as a CSV.

Does it update as I type?

Yes. The frequency table updates live while you type or paste, so there is no button to press. Change an option and the ranking updates right away.

Can I ignore capitalization?

Yes. 'Ignore case' is on by default, so 'The' and 'the' are counted as the same word. Turn it off to count words with different capitalization separately.

How do I skip common words like 'the' and 'and'?

Turn on 'Ignore common words' to skip a built-in list of short filler words. This makes the ranking focus on the words that carry meaning in your text.

How does it decide what counts as a word?

The tool splits your text on spaces and punctuation, keeping letters, numbers, and apostrophes together. So contractions like 'don't' stay whole, while commas and periods are dropped.

Can I export the results?

Yes. Use Copy table to put the ranking on your clipboard as tab-separated rows you can paste into a spreadsheet, or Download as CSV to save a file with the rank, word, count, and percentage.

Is the word frequency counter free?

Yes, it's completely free with no signup, no limits, and no watermarks. Use it as often as you like.

Is my text safe and private?

Your text never leaves your browser. All processing runs locally on your device, so nothing is uploaded to a server. Once the page has loaded you can even use it offline.

Word Frequency Counter Online

Paste any text to see how often each word appears, ranked from most to least common. Ignore case, skip common filler words, and set a minimum word length to focus on what matters. Everything runs in your browser, so your text stays on your device.

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Word frequency

Your word frequency table will appear here.

What does a word frequency counter do?

A word frequency counter reads your text and counts how many times each word appears, then ranks the words from most to least common. It shows a count and a share for each one, so you can spot the words you lean on the most or check which keywords stand out. You can ignore case, skip common filler words, and set a minimum word length to fit the text you are checking.

Why use our word frequency counter

·Free. No signup, no paywall, no limits.
·Runs in your browser. Nothing gets uploaded, your text stays with you.
·Updates live. The ranking changes as you type, with no button to press.
·Filters that fit. Ignore case, skip common words, and set a minimum length.
·Easy to export. Copy the table or download it as a CSV for a spreadsheet.

Word frequency counter options

Ignore case

Treats uppercase and lowercase as the same word, so 'The' and 'the' are counted together. Turn it off to keep them separate, which is useful when capitalization carries meaning.

InputThe the THECountsthe → 3

Ignore common words

Skips short filler words like 'the', 'and', 'of', and 'to' so the ranking shows the words that carry meaning. Leave it off to count every word, filler included.

Inputthe cat and the dogCountscat → 1, dog → 1

Min length

Only counts words with at least this many letters. Set it to 3 or 4 to drop short words like 'a', 'to', and 'it' and focus on longer, more meaningful terms.

Inputa to cat houseCountscat → 1, house → 1

What counts as a word, and how to read the share

·Contractions stay whole.don't and it's count as one word each.
·Hyphens split words.well-known is counted as well and known.
·Numbers count.2026 or 42 is counted like any other word. Raise Min length or ignore them in the results if you only want words.
·Every form is separate.run, runs, and running are three different words. The tool does not group word forms together.
·Accents are kept.café and cafe are counted as different words.

The share column is the word's count divided by the total number of words counted, after your filters. Turning on Ignore common words removes the filler words from that total, so every remaining word's share goes up.

If you are using this to check keyword density for SEO, there is no ideal percentage. Search engines look at whether a page answers the question, not at how often a word repeats. Use the ranking to spot words you have overused, then write naturally. For a phrase of two or more words, use your browser's find (Ctrl+F) to count it, since this tool counts single words.

When to count word frequency

Seeing which words repeat helps whenever you want to understand or clean up a piece of writing. Here are the most common reasons people use a word frequency counter:

·Checking keyword use. See how often your target keywords appear in an article before you publish.
·Spotting repeated words. Find words you overuse so you can vary your writing and read more smoothly.
·Studying a text. See the most common words in a speech, poem, or transcript at a glance.
·Building a word list. Pull the top words out of a document and export them for a study or tag list.
·Reviewing feedback. Paste survey answers or reviews to see which words come up the most.

Frequently asked questions

How do I count word frequency?: Paste your text into the box above. The tool counts every word as you type and ranks them from most to least common, with a count and share for each one. You can copy the table or download it as a CSV.
Does it update as I type?: Yes. The frequency table updates live while you type or paste, so there is no button to press. Change an option and the ranking updates right away.
Can I ignore capitalization?: Yes. 'Ignore case' is on by default, so 'The' and 'the' are counted as the same word. Turn it off to count words with different capitalization separately.
How do I skip common words like 'the' and 'and'?: Turn on 'Ignore common words' to skip a built-in list of short filler words. This makes the ranking focus on the words that carry meaning in your text.
How does it decide what counts as a word?: The tool splits your text on spaces and punctuation, keeping letters, numbers, and apostrophes together. So contractions like 'don't' stay whole, while commas and periods are dropped.
Can I export the results?: Yes. Use Copy table to put the ranking on your clipboard as tab-separated rows you can paste into a spreadsheet, or Download as CSV to save a file with the rank, word, count, and percentage.
Is the word frequency counter free?: Yes, it's completely free with no signup, no limits, and no watermarks. Use it as often as you like.
Is my text safe and private?: Your text never leaves your browser. All processing runs locally on your device, so nothing is uploaded to a server. Once the page has loaded you can even use it offline.

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