How to use Word Frequency Counter
- Paste your textPut an article, transcript or any other text into the Text box.
- Count the wordsPress Run Word Frequency Counter.
- Read the tableThe result lists the most frequent words with the number of times each one appears, highest first.
Common uses
- Spotting words you overuse in an essay
- Checking which terms dominate a web page draft
- Getting a quick overview of open survey answers
Frequently asked questions
How do I use Word Frequency Counter?
1. Paste your text: Put an article, transcript or any other text into the Text box. 2. Count the words: Press Run Word Frequency Counter. 3. Read the table: The result lists the most frequent words with the number of times each one appears, highest first.
Are short words counted?
No. Words shorter than three characters are skipped, so a, an or to never appear. Longer common words such as the and and are still counted.
Is the count case-sensitive?
No. All text is lowercased first, so Data and data are counted together. Straight and curly apostrophes are treated the same, so don't and don’t count as one word.
How many words are shown?
The 30 most frequent words, each with its count.
Is my text stored?
Your text is sent over HTTPS to the GigaTools server, counted for that request and returned as a table. The tool does not save it.