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Search for multiple terms in your text to see how often each appears. This tool counts occurrences, calculates percentages, and highlights matches within your content. Writers can check keyword density for SEO, editors can spot overused words, and students can analyze text patterns. The search is case-insensitive and matches whole words only. Simply paste your text and enter your search terms to begin.
To start, enter the words you want to track, paste your text into the main area, and click "Count Words." All processing is performed locally in your browser.
Type the words you wish to find, separating them with commas, and press Enter. Each word will appear as a searchable tag below the input field. For example, typing "marketing, strategy, growth" creates three distinct search terms. To remove a word from your list, simply click the "×" on its tag.
The tool automatically strips non-letter characters from your search tags. If you enter "hello123" or "test!!!", it will search for "hello" and "test," respectively. This prevents errors caused by accidental punctuation or numbers in your input.
Paste or type your content into the main text area. The tool can handle texts of any length, from brief paragraphs to long articles. Your original formatting—including line breaks, paragraphs, and spacing—will remain intact. The results section will display this text with all matches highlighted in red.
Case-Insensitivity: The search ignores capitalization. "Hello," "hello," and "HELLO" are all treated as the same word. This allows you to capture every instance of a term without having to enter multiple variations.
Whole Word Matching: The tool identifies complete words only. A search for "the" will not flag "there," "them," or "other." Word boundaries are defined by spaces, punctuation, and line breaks, ensuring that your frequency counts remain accurate.
Punctuation Handling: Words adjacent to punctuation marks are recognized correctly. "Hello," "hello." and "hello!" are all counted as instances of "hello" because the tool treats punctuation as a word boundary rather than part of the word itself.
Total Matches: This figure shows the combined count of all your search terms.
Results Table: This lists each search word alongside its absolute count and its percentage relative to the total matches. For instance, if "marketing" appears 30 times out of 100 total matches, the table will show a frequency of 30%.
Distribution Bars: Each word includes a visual bar representing its relative frequency. Longer bars indicate higher occurrences, making it easy to identify patterns at a glance without comparing raw numbers.
The highlighted text section displays your original content with every matched word marked in red. This provides visual context, helping you see where specific terms are clustered or how they are distributed throughout the document.
For writers and editors, these highlights act as a guide for revision. If a word appears too frequently in a single paragraph, the red marks make it easy to find and replace those instances to improve your prose.
SEO Keyword Analysis: Content creators can monitor keyword density to ensure their articles are optimized for search engines. If a 1,000-word article uses a primary keyword 20 times, that represents a 2% density—a common target for SEO. The percentage column makes this calculation instant.
Content Editing: Editors use the tool to find overused "filler" words that can weaken writing, such as "very," "really," "just," or "that." Seeing these in context makes it much easier to substitute them with more descriptive alternatives.
Academic Writing: Students can analyze literary texts for specific themes or check their own essays for repetitive phrasing. It is a simple way to verify that a piece of writing maintains a varied vocabulary.
Translation Quality Control: Translators can verify that key technical terms are used consistently throughout a document. By checking the frequency of specific terms, they can ensure the translated text aligns with the source material.
Missing Matches: If a word isn't showing up, double-check your spelling. Because the tool uses whole-word matching, "analysis" will not match "analytical," so you should add all relevant variations to your search list.
Evaluating High Counts: Sometimes counts may seem higher than expected. This is often because common words naturally appear frequently in standard English. Consider whether a high count reflects genuine overuse or simply the natural flow of the language.
Comparative Analysis: You can run the same set of search words on different texts to compare usage styles. This is useful for content strategists who want to see how competitors are using specific keywords.
All processing is handled locally in your web browser. Your text never leaves your device, which is essential when working with sensitive documents, proprietary content, or personal notes. No data is transmitted to or stored on our servers.