Word Frequency Counter
Detect overused crutch words and analyze vocabulary variety.
| Rank | Word | Occurrences (Count) | Frequency Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paste or type text above to calculate word frequency. | |||
Why Vocabulary Frequency Matters
Spot Unconscious Repetition
Writers often develop favorite words (such as "undoubtedly", "significant", or "clearly") and sprinkle them across every page. This tool reveals your top-used vocabulary so you can introduce synonyms and elevate your prose.
Calculate Lexical Diversity
Lexical diversity measures the proportion of unique words relative to total words. Higher diversity reflects rich, varied vocabulary, which professors and academic reviewers actively look for.
Quantitative Text Analysis
Linguists, digital humanities researchers, and market researchers use word frequency tables to analyze sentiment, identify thematic keywords, and evaluate public speeches.
Key Capabilities of Word Frequency Counter
Sortable Frequency Rankings
Sort by most frequent, least frequent, alphabetical A–Z, or alphabetical Z–A with one click.
Stop Word & Length Filters
Filter out stop words and set minimum letter thresholds to focus exclusively on substantive vocabulary.
Percentage Share Metrics
Displays the exact percentage of total document volume each word occupies.
Instant CSV Export
Download your full frequency breakdown into standard CSV format for linguistics, academic research, or content audits.
Word Frequency Analysis: How to Catch Crutch Words & Strengthen Your Prose
Catch overused crutch words, measure lexical diversity, and polish repetitive drafts with frequency data.
Got Questions? We Have Answers
What is a word frequency counter?
A word frequency counter parses text to calculate the exact number of times each unique word appears and its percentage density relative to the total document length.
How does word frequency analysis help writers and students?
Writers use word frequency analysis to identify overused words, unintentional repetition, and verbal crutches (such as repeating "very", "actually", or "however"). Students use it to ensure diverse vocabulary in essays.
Can I filter out common stop words?
Yes. Enabling the "Filter Stop Words" toggle removes ubiquitous grammatical words (like "the", "a", "is", "of", "and") so you can isolate meaningful subject keywords.
Can I export the frequency data to Excel or Google Sheets?
Yes. Click "Export CSV" to download a clean spreadsheet containing word rankings, exact occurrence counts, and percentage shares.
Is this frequency counter private?
Yes. 100% of the tokenization and statistical tallying happens locally in your web browser. No document or vocabulary data is ever uploaded or saved.
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