Word Frequency Counter
Find the most frequent words in your text.
The Word Frequency Counter analyzes your text and displays each unique word alongside how many times it appears, sorted from most to least frequent. Use it to check keyword density in SEO content, identify overused words in your writing, or explore the vocabulary of any body of text. All analysis runs entirely in your browser.
How to use
- Paste or type your text into the input area.
- The word frequency table updates as you type.
- Scan the table from the top to see your most-used words — useful for spotting repetition or checking keyword density.
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When to use
SEO keyword density check
Paste your article to see how often your target keyword appears. Divide the keyword count by total word count to get density — aim for 1–2%. For a 1,000-word article, your keyword should appear 10–20 times.
Editing for repetition
Paste a draft essay or email to spot overused words. If "really" or "important" appears 15 times in 500 words, the frequency table makes it immediately visible so you can vary your vocabulary.
Text corpus analysis
Researchers and analysts use word frequency to study patterns in speeches, documents, or scraped text. Paste any block of text to get an instant vocabulary distribution ranked from most to least frequent.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does word frequency analysis tell me?
It shows which words you use most. Useful for checking keyword density in SEO content, spotting overused words in writing, or analyzing any corpus of text.
Are common words like "the" included?
Yes — all words are counted. Scan past common stop words to find your most-used content words.
Is the analysis case-sensitive?
No. "The" and "the" are counted as the same word.
How is this useful for SEO?
Keyword density matters for on-page SEO. Paste your article text to see how often your target keyword appears relative to the total word count.
What is a good keyword density?
Most SEO practitioners aim for 1–2% keyword density. For a 500-word article, that means your target keyword should appear 5–10 times.
What is a keyword frequency counter?
A keyword frequency counter counts how often each word appears in a text. It is also called a word frequency analyzer, word frequency counter, or text frequency tool. This tool is a keyword frequency counter.
What is a good keyword density for SEO?
Most SEO practitioners target 1–2% keyword density. For a 1,000-word article, your target keyword should appear 10–20 times. Below 0.5% may signal low relevance; above 3–4% may look like keyword stuffing to search engines.
How do I calculate keyword density?
Divide the keyword count by total word count and multiply by 100. Example: if "word counter" appears 12 times in a 600-word article, the density is (12 ÷ 600) × 100 = 2%.
Does the counter include stop words like "the"?
Yes — all words are counted including stop words. Scroll past "the", "a", "is", and "of" at the top of the frequency table to find your meaningful content words.