Filler words like just, really, very, actually, basically and literally slip into drafts and add length without adding meaning. This finder scans your writing against a curated list of common fillers and hedges, highlights each one, and tallies how often each appears so you can decide what to cut. Removing fillers usually makes sentences punchier and more confident, which is why editors hunt for them first. The tool shows the total filler count, the percentage of your words that are fillers, and a breakdown of the worst offenders, making it easy to see if you overuse one word in particular. Not every filler is wrong, since some soften tone on purpose, so use the highlights as prompts rather than orders. Everything is processed locally in your browser, so your draft stays completely private and is never uploaded.
It spots padding words like just, really, very and actually that add length without adding meaning.
Cutting filler tightens sentences and strengthens your message, so highlighting them makes trimming easy.
It finds and highlights the filler so you can decide which to cut, keeping any that genuinely add emphasis.
Filler words like just, really, very, actually, basically and literally slip into drafts and add length without adding meaning. This finder scans your writing against a curated list of common fillers and hedges, highlights each one, and tallies how often each appears so you can decide what to cut.
Yes. Filler Word Finder is completely free, with no sign-up and no usage limits.
Yes. Filler Word Finder runs in any modern web browser. There is nothing to download or install.
Yes. Filler Word Finder runs entirely on your device in your browser, so nothing you enter is uploaded to a server.