Character Frequency Counter
Count how often each character appears in text.
How to count character frequency
Paste your text and the tool tallies how many times each character appears, listing them by count. It's useful for cipher and puzzle work, analysing text patterns, checking which symbols dominate a string, or simply satisfying curiosity about a passage. The breakdown updates as soon as you paste.
Where character frequency is useful
Frequency analysis is a classic technique in cryptography and word puzzles, and it's handy for spotting unexpected characters, validating data, or studying the makeup of a text. Seeing the counts laid out makes patterns obvious. The analysis runs in your browser, so your text never leaves your device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does character frequency count?
It counts how many times each character appears in your text, including spaces and punctuation.
Can I copy the results?
Yes. The frequency list can be copied with one click for use in a spreadsheet or report.
What is character frequency useful for?
Analysing writing, puzzles, and cryptography practice, and checking how often specific letters or symbols appear.
Is it free and private?
Yes. Counting runs entirely in your browser, it is free, and no text is uploaded.