Frequently asked questions
Which words count as fillers?
The tool checks 16 classic fillers: um, uh, like, you know, basically, actually, literally, just, really, very, anyway, well, I mean, sort of, kind of and stuff.
Is some filler ever okay?
Yes, in dialogue or casual tone a little filler sounds natural. The percentage stat helps you judge: under 2 percent is usually fine, above 5 percent starts to read weak.
Does my text leave my browser?
No. The whole scan runs locally in JavaScript. Nothing is uploaded or stored.
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