What word frequency tells you
Every writer has crutch words — the ones that sneak into every third sentence without being invited. A frequency count exposes them mercilessly: if "really", "just" or "important" appears forty times, your reader has noticed even if you have not. Teachers use frequency counts to study vocabulary, editors use them to check consistency, and researchers use them as the first step of text analysis. It is the simplest x-ray a text can get.
How to use it
- Paste your text. The full ranking appears instantly — the top 40 words.
- Ignore common grammar words if you want only meaning-carrying words.
- Set a minimum length to skip short fragments and stray letters.
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from the Keyword Density Checker?
This tool ranks every word on its own. The Keyword Density Checker adds two-word phrases and SEO density percentages — use that one for articles, this one for pure frequency.
Does capitalisation matter?
No — "The" and "the" count together, which is what you want for honest frequencies.