Free Keyword Density Checker
Paste your content and target keyword to check keyword density, and see your most used one-, two- and three-word phrases.
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How to use the free keyword density checker
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Paste your content.
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Enter your target keyword.
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Check density and the top phrases: is the keyword present, but not overused?
What keyword density should you aim for?
There's no ideal keyword density, and Google has said so for years. What matters is that the keyword and its natural variations appear where they help the reader: in the title, the first paragraph, a heading or two, and naturally through the text. That usually lands around 0.5–2%.
Above about 3%, text starts to read as keyword stuffing, which can hurt rankings. If your main keyword doesn't appear at all, the page may not be clearly about it.
Tips for using the keyword density checker
Place, don't repeat
The keyword matters most in the title, the first paragraph, one heading and the URL. Repeating it more adds little.
Use variations
Write naturally with synonyms and related terms. The phrase tables show what you're already using.
Watch for stuffing
Over about 3%, text reads unnaturally. Reword some mentions with pronouns or synonyms.
Check the whole page
Pair this with the heading tag checker to confirm the keyword appears in a heading.
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Keyword Density Checker FAQ
How is density calculated?
Number of times the keyword appears, multiplied by its number of words, divided by the total words in the text.
Does it count variations?
The keyword count is for the exact phrase. The phrase tables show your variations and related terms.
Is my content uploaded?
No. It's analyzed in your browser.
What is a good keyword density?
There's no ideal number. Natural writing usually lands at 0.5–2%.
Does Google use keyword density?
No, not as a target. Google understands topics and synonyms; density is just a check against overuse.
What's the keyword density formula?
(Times the keyword appears × words in the keyword) ÷ total words × 100.
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