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Keyword Density Checker
Analyze your keyword frequency and avoid over-optimization that hurts rankings.
Analyze your keyword density in seconds
You've spent hours writing an article, but you're not sure if you've used your keywords at the right frequency. Too few mentions and Google won't understand your topic. Too many and you fall into keyword stuffing — a practice Google has penalized since the Panda update.
Our keyword density checker scans the text of any web page and gives you the exact percentage for each keyword. In seconds, you know whether your content reads naturally or needs rebalancing.
What this tool actually does
- Single words and phrases — analyzes individual words, bigrams (2-word phrases) and trigrams (3-word phrases) to capture key expressions
- Density percentage — calculates each term's ratio against total word count
- URL or raw text — paste a URL or your draft directly
How to use it
- Enter the URL of the page to analyze or paste your raw text
- Click "Check" and wait a few seconds
- Review the keyword table sorted by frequency and density
The sweet spot is between 1% and 2.5% for your primary keyword. Above 3%, you risk over-optimization. Below 0.5%, Google might not associate your page with that term.
Why this matters for your SEO
Google has become excellent at detecting artificially optimized content. Use this tool before publishing every article. It's also valuable for auditing existing pages: if a page isn't ranking despite good content, the issue might be density that's too low or too high.
Go further by combining this analysis with our Keyword Suggestion Tool to find related terms to weave in naturally. Also check our complete keyword research guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ideal keyword density for SEO?
There's no magic number, but most SEO experts agree on a 1% to 2.5% range for the primary keyword. What matters most is that reading stays natural. If you have to force a keyword into a sentence, there are too many.
Does Google still penalize keyword stuffing?
Yes, more than ever. Since the Panda and Helpful Content updates, Google detects and penalizes pages that artificially repeat keywords. Penalties range from ranking drops to complete page deindexation.
Should I check density for every page on my site?
Focus on strategic pages: your homepage, service/product pages and blog posts targeting specific keywords. For a complete audit, also use our Meta Tags Analyzer to verify your titles and descriptions match your content.
