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Check if Two Words or Phrases Are Anagrams Check if two words or phrases are anagrams of each other.

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Anagram Checker

Check if two words or phrases are anagrams of each other.

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Enter the First Word or Phrase

Type the first word or phrase.

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Enter the Second Word or Phrase

Type the second word or phrase.

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Review the Anagram Comparison

Instantly see whether they are anagrams with letter comparison.

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What Is Anagram Checker?

An Anagram Checker is a utility that determines whether two words or phrases are anagrams — containing exactly the same letters in the same quantities, just rearranged. Developers and word game enthusiasts use it to solve specific problems, such as identifying valid anagrams for crossword puzzles or validating user input in games. One problem it solves is helping users identify if two words can be transformed into each other by rearranging their characters.

The tool normalizes both inputs by converting to lowercase and removing non-alphanumeric characters using a regular expression, then compares the sorted character sequences to check anagram validity. What makes this tool different is its ability to display detailed information about each input, including the length of the normalized text and the frequency breakdown of each letter. This feature allows users to see exactly which letters each text contains and how many times they appear.

It also provides a clear visual indication of whether the two inputs are anagrams or not, making it easy to use as an anagram detector or anagram comparison tool. For example, if you want to know how to check if words are anagrams, this tool will show you the character frequency breakdown for each word and tell you if they can be rearranged into each other. By using it, users can easily identify valid anagrams and gain insights into the structure of words and phrases.

Why Use Anagram Checker?

  • Instantly verify if two texts are anagrams
  • Visual letter frequency comparison
  • Ignores spaces and punctuation for flexible matching
  • Educational tool for word games and puzzles

Common Use Cases

Word Games

Verify anagram solutions in games and puzzles.

Education

Teaching tool for demonstrating anagrams and letter relationships.

Creative Writing

Find and verify anagram wordplay for stories and poems.

Linguistics

Study anagram relationships between words and phrases.

Technical Guide

The checker normalizes both inputs by converting to lowercase and removing all non-alphanumeric characters using regex. The normalized strings are split into character arrays, sorted alphabetically, and rejoined. Two texts are anagrams if and only if their sorted character strings are identical. Character frequency maps are also computed for each input using a simple counting loop. These frequencies are displayed as visual badges showing each character and its count, allowing users to see exactly where the inputs match or differ.

Tips & Best Practices

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    Spaces and punctuation are ignored — only letters and numbers count
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    Case is ignored — A and a are the same
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    The letter breakdown shows character counts for comparison
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    Classic example: "listen" and "silent" are anagrams

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q What makes two words anagrams?
Anagrams contain exactly the same letters in the same quantities, just rearranged differently.
Q Are spaces and punctuation counted?
No, only alphanumeric characters are compared. Spaces and punctuation are ignored.
Q Is the check case-sensitive?
No, all comparisons are case-insensitive.
Q Can I check phrases, not just single words?
Yes, you can check entire phrases. Spaces are ignored so "dormitory" and "dirty room" are valid anagrams.
Q Does it work with numbers?
Yes, digits are included in the comparison along with letters.

About This Tool

Anagram Checker is a free online tool by FreeToolkit.ai. All processing happens directly in your browser — your data never leaves your device. No registration or installation required.