Word Frequency Counter
See how often each word appears in your text. Find repeated wording and compare counts with or without case-sensitive matching.
How to use Word Frequency Counter
1. Paste or type your text or list into the box. 2. Choose any options shown, then select Count. 3. Select Copy result to copy the answer. 4. Select Reset to clear the box and start again.
Why use this tool?
Repeated words can be hard to spot while editing your own draft. A frequency list helps you find them before deciding whether a repetition is useful or needs another word.
How the calculation works
Count word groups with selected case sensitivity; sort by descending frequency then word. Text remains in the browser. Words are groups of letters or numbers. Apostrophes, hyphens and underscores stay inside a word. Character counts use Unicode code points, which can differ from visible symbols. Off lowercases word keys. Punctuation and emoji alone are not words.
Example
Worked example: Text = "cat dog cat"; Case Sensitive = false. Result: cat: 2 dog: 1.
Practical tip
Check a repeated word in context before replacing it. Repetition is often necessary for names and technical terms.
Frequently asked questions
Are “Cat” and “cat” counted together?
They are counted together when case-sensitive matching is off. Turn it on to keep differently capitalised words separate.
How are hyphenated words counted?
Apostrophes, hyphens and underscores stay inside a word. Numbers also count as words. Punctuation and emoji on their own do not.
How do I copy the result or start again?
Select Copy result after running the tool to copy the displayed answer. Reset clears the text and result, so keep a separate copy of any text you want to save.