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Free Keyword Density Checker

Analyze word frequency, keyword density and repeated terms for SEO content.

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Free Keyword Density Checker for SEO

Keyword density is the percentage of times a specific word appears in your content relative to the total word count. Checking keyword density helps you spot over-optimised text (keyword stuffing) that search engines penalise, and under-optimised content where your target topic barely appears at all.

This tool ignores common stop words like "the," "and," "of," and "to" by default, so the results focus on meaningful terms. Use it before publishing any blog post, landing page, product description, or article to verify your content is naturally focused on the right topics.

How to Use the Keyword Density Checker

1

Paste your content

Copy your article, page copy, product description, or blog post and paste it into the text area. The analysis updates in real time as you type or paste.

2

Review the keyword table

The table shows your top 25 most-used words with their count and density percentage. Your primary topic keyword should appear in the top 3–5 results with a density of 1–3%.

3

Spot overuse and underuse

Any keyword above 4–5% density may trigger over-optimisation warnings. Keywords missing from the top results may indicate your content doesn't cover the topic thoroughly enough.

4

Revise and re-check

Edit your content in your word processor, then paste the updated version back in to see how the density changed. Repeat until the balance feels natural and focused.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ideal keyword density for SEO?

There is no universally perfect number, but 1–3% is generally considered healthy. Your primary keyword should appear naturally throughout the content without being forced. Google's algorithms detect and penalise unnatural repetition.

What is keyword stuffing?

Keyword stuffing is the practice of repeating a target keyword excessively to try to rank higher. For example, using a phrase 15 times in a 300-word article. Modern search engines penalise this and rank the page lower, not higher.

Should I include stop words in the analysis?

Generally no. Stop words like "the," "and," "is," and "to" appear in almost every sentence and don't reflect your content's topic. Toggle them off to focus on meaningful keywords. Toggle them on only if you're checking for specific short phrases that include these words.

How do I check keyword density for a multi-word phrase?

This tool analyses single words. For phrase density (e.g. "keyword density checker"), use Ctrl+F in your browser or a word processor's find feature to count how many times the phrase appears, then divide by total word count.

Can high keyword density hurt my rankings?

Yes. If Google detects that a keyword appears unnaturally often, it may interpret the page as spam or low-quality content. Write for readers first — if your keyword appears naturally and helpfully, the density will typically land in the right range automatically.

Is my pasted content stored anywhere?

No. All analysis happens in your browser. Your text is never uploaded, stored, or processed on any server. You can safely paste draft content, confidential copy, or client work.

What is a good word count for SEO content?

Comprehensive articles of 1,500–2,500 words tend to rank well for competitive keywords because they cover the topic thoroughly. Shorter pages (300–700 words) work well for simple informational queries and tool pages with clear, focused intent.

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