Word Frequency Counter

Paste any text to analyze word frequency. View sorted results in a table, visualize top words with a bar chart, filter stopwords, set minimum word length, and export results as CSV. All processing happens in your browser.

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Paste text above and click Analyze to see word frequency results.

How It Works

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Frequency Analysis

Paste any text and instantly see how many times each word appears. Results are sorted by frequency, with the most common words at the top.

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Stopword Filtering

Toggle stopword filtering to exclude common words like "the", "and", "is". Focus on the meaningful content words that reveal topics and themes.

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Visual Bar Chart

See the top 20 words visualized as a horizontal bar chart. Instantly identify the dominant words in your text at a glance.

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CSV Export

Export your complete word frequency data as a CSV file for further analysis in spreadsheets, data tools, or custom scripts.

Understanding Word Frequency Analysis

Word frequency analysis is a fundamental technique in text mining, natural language processing (NLP), computational linguistics, and content analysis. By counting how many times each word appears in a text, you can quickly identify key themes, measure vocabulary richness, detect writing patterns, and optimize content for SEO.

Common Use Cases

Stopwords Explained

Stopwords are the most common words in a language that typically carry little semantic meaning on their own. In English, examples include "the", "is", "at", "which", "and", "a", "in", "to", "for". These words are essential for grammar but do not usually contribute to understanding the topic of a text. Filtering them out allows you to focus on content-bearing words that reveal the actual subject matter.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a word frequency counter?
A word frequency counter analyzes text and counts how many times each word appears. It produces a sorted list of words by frequency, helping you understand the most common terms. It is used in SEO, content writing, academic research, and linguistic analysis.
What are stopwords and why filter them?
Stopwords are common words like "the", "is", "and", "a" that appear frequently but carry little meaning. Filtering them helps you focus on meaningful content words, giving better insight into topics and themes in your text.
Is my text data kept private?
Yes, all text analysis happens entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript. No text is sent to any server, stored, or logged. Your content remains completely private on your device.
Can I export the results?
Yes, click the Export CSV button after analyzing your text. The CSV file includes the rank, word, count, and percentage for every word in the results. You can open it in Excel, Google Sheets, or any spreadsheet application.
What does the minimum word length filter do?
The minimum word length filter excludes words shorter than the specified character count. Setting it to 3 excludes one and two letter words. This helps focus on more substantive words in your analysis.

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