How to use the Keyword Density Checker
- Paste your article or page text.
- Optionally enter your target keyword.
- Switch between single words and 2 or 3-word phrases.
- Use the table to balance your wording.
Formula used
For phrases, each occurrence is counted once and divided by the total word count.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good keyword density?
There is no official number. Around 0.5% to 2% for the main keyword usually reads naturally.
Does Google use keyword density?
Not as a direct ranking factor. Google looks at relevance, helpfulness and how well a page answers the search.
What are stop words?
Very common words such as "the", "and" and "of". Hiding them makes meaningful words easier to see.
Where should my keyword appear?
In the title tag, H1, first 100 words, at least one subheading, the URL and the meta description.
Can I check a live URL?
Copy the text from the page and paste it here. Use the Meta Tag Generator & SERP Preview to check your title and description.
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