Unique Word Counter
Count how many distinct words your text contains.
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- 2 min
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- Free, no signup
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What the Unique Word Counter does
Count the number of distinct words in a text and compare it with total word count.
See how many distinct words your text uses and how that compares with the total count.
Why the Unique Word Counter is useful
Total word count alone does not show vocabulary variety or repeated-word patterns.
A low ratio of unique to total words is an early sign of repetitive vocabulary, which is worth knowing before submitting or publishing a draft.
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How to use the Unique Word Counter
- 1
Paste the passage
Paste the passage and choose whether differently capitalized forms of a word count as one word or two.
- 2
Choose options
Paste text and select case and punctuation rules to see total and unique counts.
- 3
Read the figures
Read the unique and total figures together, then copy the numbers if you need them in a report.
Key features
- Distinct-token count
- Configurable case normalization
- Common punctuation handling
Benefits
- Summarizes vocabulary variety for editing and basic text analysis.
- The two counts sit side by side, so the ratio is visible at a glance.
Real-life use cases
Student writing
Check whether a 500-word essay repeats the same handful of terms throughout.
Content audits
Measure vocabulary range across a series of product descriptions for consistency.
Tips for the best results
- Remember that stemming is not applied, so “write” and “writing” count separately.
- Short texts naturally have high repetition, so compare drafts of similar length rather than across sizes.
Conclusion
Use the ratio to guide word choice rather than as a pass or fail mark, and compare drafts of similar length for a fair reading.
Frequently asked questions
What counts as a unique word?
- A distinct token under the selected case rules.
Are upper and lowercase merged?
- You can enable case-insensitive counting.
Are word forms grouped?
- No, forms such as talk and talking remain distinct.
Are numbers counted?
- They can be included as tokens depending on settings.
Does it keep my text?
- No.
Can I compare two texts?
- Run each text with the same settings.
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