Word frequency counter
Find out how often each word appears in your text. Spot overused words and check keyword density instantly.
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How to use the word frequency counter
Paste your text into the box above. The tool instantly analyzes every word and displays a frequency table sorted by most used. Each row shows the word, how many times it appears, and what percentage of your total word count it represents. Click any column header to re-sort by word alphabetically, by count, or by percentage. Use the filter box to search for a specific word in your results.
Why word frequency analysis matters for writers
Overusing the same word repeatedly makes writing feel repetitive and flat. Word frequency analysis reveals patterns in your writing that are difficult to spot by reading alone. You might discover you use the word "very" fourteen times in a five hundred word article, or that "however" appears in every other paragraph. Seeing the frequency data makes these patterns obvious and actionable — you can use the find and replace tool to substitute varied alternatives.
Word frequency for SEO and keyword density
Search engines analyze the words on a page to understand what it is about. Keyword density — the percentage of times a target keyword appears relative to total word count — is one signal search engines use to determine relevance. The percentage column in TextlyPop's word frequency counter is your keyword density for each word. Most SEO professionals recommend keeping primary keyword density between one and two percent. Higher than three percent risks appearing as keyword stuffing which search engines penalize.
Disable the Ignore stop words option to see the full picture including all common words, which gives you the most accurate percentage calculations for SEO purposes. Enable it when you want to focus only on meaningful content words.
What are stop words
Stop words are common English words that appear in almost every piece of writing — "the", "a", "an", "and", "or", "but", "in", "on", "at", "to", "for", "of", "with", "is", "was", "are", "were". Because they appear so frequently they are usually not meaningful for analysis purposes. Filtering them out reveals the words that actually define the topic and tone of your writing. TextlyPop filters over 40 common stop words when the option is enabled.
Frequently asked questions
What is a word frequency counter?
A word frequency counter analyzes text and counts how many times each unique word appears. It shows you which words you use most often, helping you identify overused words, check keyword density, and understand writing patterns.
How do I check keyword density with this tool?
Paste your content into the tool. The results table shows each word alongside its count and percentage of total words. The percentage column is your keyword density. For SEO, a keyword density of 1 to 2 percent is generally considered optimal.
Can I exclude common words like "the" and "and"?
Yes. Enable the Ignore stop words option to filter out common English words. This leaves only meaningful content words in your results.
How many words can this tool analyze?
There is no limit. The tool runs entirely in your browser and handles full articles, essays, and long documents without issue.
Is word frequency analysis useful for SEO?
Yes. It helps you check that your target keywords appear at a natural density, identify words you are overusing, and ensure varied vocabulary. It is a quick way to spot keyword stuffing before publishing.