What Word frequency does
Word frequency counter analyzes any body of text to produce a ranked list of every unique word and how many times it appears. The result includes each term alongside its total count and percentage of the total text, giving writers and researchers a quick view of vocabulary patterns. Users can paste directly into the input field or upload a saved file, and the table updates instantly as they type. Options let you hide common words, filter out single characters, and set a maximum number of lines to display, tailoring the output to the specific analysis needed.
How to use the RapidTables Word frequency
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Paste or type your text into the input field on the Word frequency counter page
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The tool automatically counts each word and generates a ranked list sorted by frequency
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Use the checkboxes to hide common words, single letters, or set a maximum number of lines to display
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Review the output table showing each word, its count, and its percentage of the total text
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Click 'Save File' to download the results or 'Share' to copy a link to the current table
Best for
Content writers and researchers who need to quickly identify the most common terms in a document for SEO optimization, vocabulary analysis, or pattern recognition.
Limitations
- No unit switching between different measurement systems
- Results are based on raw word counts without contextual interpretation
- The page notes that saving text to browser storage is not available in incognito/private mode
Word frequency FAQ
- Can I analyze a file I've already saved instead of pasting text?
- Yes, the tool includes an Open File option that lets you upload a saved document directly for word frequency analysis.
- What does the 'Hide common words' option do?
- Checking this box removes the most frequently occurring words from the output table, helping you focus on less common or distinctive terms in your text.
- Is there a limit to how much text I can analyze?
- The interface includes a 'Max # of lines' setting that lets you cap the number of results displayed, though very large documents may still process fully.
- Can I see the percentage each word represents of the total text?
- Yes, the output table includes a percentage column showing each word's proportion relative to the total word count in your input.