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Google Ngram Viewer

Chart how often words and phrases appear in books over time.

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What is Google Ngram Viewer?

Google Ngram Viewer searches millions of digitised books and charts how often words or phrases were used from 1500 to recent years. It is free, supports several languages and is handy for checking which phrasing is more common or exploring how language changes.

Pros

  • Fascinating word usage charts
  • Free and instant
  • Several languages

Cons

  • Only covers published books
  • Results need careful reading

Who should use Google Ngram Viewer

Writers and students curious about how words are used over time.

Who may not need it

People who need modern web or social media trends.

Google Ngram Viewer alternatives

Similar resources to Google Ngram Viewer, picked from the directory.

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Eden

Focus: ai workspace, writing and automation. Shares research with Google Ngram Viewer. An AI tool, not a web app. Freemium (Google Ngram Viewer: Free). Rated 4.4 (Google Ngram Viewer: 4.6).

AI ToolFree planWeb
4.4Visit

Datawrapper

Focus: charts, data visualisation and maps. Also in Research and Writing, like Google Ngram Viewer. Freemium (Google Ngram Viewer: Free). Rated 4.7 (Google Ngram Viewer: 4.6).

Web AppFree planWeb
4.7Visit

Overleaf

Focus: latex, academic writing and templates. Also in Writing and Research, like Google Ngram Viewer. Freemium (Google Ngram Viewer: Free). Rated 4.7 (Google Ngram Viewer: 4.6).

Web AppFree planWeb
4.7Visit

ZoteroBib

Focus: citations, bibliography and academic writing. Also in Writing and Research, like Google Ngram Viewer. Rated 4.7 (Google Ngram Viewer: 4.6).

Web AppFreeWeb
4.7Visit

MyBib

Focus: citations, bibliography and references. Also in Research and Writing, like Google Ngram Viewer. Same 4.6 rating.

Web AppFreeWeb
4.6Visit

Free alternatives to Google Ngram Viewer

Free resources that cover similar ground.

Ollama

Focus: local llm, ai models and privacy. Also in Writing and Research, like Google Ngram Viewer. An AI tool, not a web app. Adds Windows, macOS and Linux. Rated 4.8 (Google Ngram Viewer: 4.6).

AI ToolFreeWindows, macOS
4.8Visit

Pandoc

Focus: document converter, markdown and command line. Also in Writing and Research, like Google Ngram Viewer. A desktop app, not a web app. Adds macOS, Windows and Linux. Rated 4.8 (Google Ngram Viewer: 4.6).

Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.8Visit

Zotero

Focus: citations, reference manager and pdf. Also in Research and Writing, like Google Ngram Viewer. A desktop app, not a web app. Adds Windows, macOS and Linux. Rated 4.8 (Google Ngram Viewer: 4.6).

Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.8Visit

Purdue OWL

Focus: writing guide, citations and apa. Also in Writing and Research, like Google Ngram Viewer. A website, not a web app. Rated 4.7 (Google Ngram Viewer: 4.6).

WebsiteFreeWeb
4.7Visit

OneLook

Focus: dictionary, thesaurus and words. Also in Writing and Research, like Google Ngram Viewer. A website, not a web app. Same 4.6 rating.

WebsiteFreeWeb
4.6Visit

Wiktionary

Focus: dictionary, languages and etymology. Also in Writing and Research, like Google Ngram Viewer. A website, not a web app. Same 4.6 rating.

WebsiteFreeWeb
4.6Visit
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