Stop Word Counter
Count stop words and filler in your text in one click — perfect for tightening prose and SEO copy.
How to Use This Stop Word Counter
Step 1
Paste your text
Step 2
See stop word count and percentage
Step 3
Spot the filler
Step 4
Edit and tighten
What Is Stop Word Counter?
Stop words like 'the', 'and', 'is' carry no information but dilute your prose. Too many and your writing feels flabby.
Paste your text and see exactly how much is filler.
If you're tightening prose, you spot bloat fast. If you're optimizing for SEO, you raise keyword density by trimming. If you're editing client copy, you back up your trims with numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as a stop word?
Common function words: 'the', 'and', 'is', 'of', 'to'.
Tip: Search engines often ignore them in queries.
What ratio is normal?
30-40% is typical English prose. Higher signals filler.
Tip: Tight writing trends below 35%.
Is fewer always better?
No, stop words make prose readable. Just don't bloat them.
Tip: Aim for natural rhythm, not zero stop words.
Does it help SEO?
Indirectly yes. Less filler means higher keyword density.
Tip: Pair with Keyword Density Checker.
Does it update live?
Yes, the count updates as you type.
Tip: Watch your ratio drop as you cut bloat.
Different stop word lists?
Most tools use NLTK-style English lists. Some allow custom lists.
Tip: Add your own filler phrases for stricter checks.