Keyword Density Checker

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Paste your text and see the most-used words and phrases with their density. Aim for 0.5 to 1.5 percent on your main phrase. Density is a diagnostic rather than a ranking factor — its real use is catching a page that is either stuffed or vague about its own subject.

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What density to aim for

DensityHow it readsVerdict
Under 0.5%The phrase barely appearsGoogle may not know what the page is about
0.5% – 1.5%NaturalWhere you want to be
1.5% – 2.5%Noticeable but fine for a short pageAcceptable
Over 3%Reads as repetitive to a humanRewrite it

On a 1,000-word article, one percent is ten mentions. That is usually the title, the opening paragraph, two subheadings and a handful of natural uses in the body — which is exactly how a well-written page looks anyway.

Density is not a ranking factor

This is worth saying plainly, because a lot of SEO advice implies otherwise. Google does not have a target density it rewards. Keyword density is a diagnostic, not a lever.

What it is genuinely useful for:

Two and three-word phrases matter more

Single words are noisy. "Birthday" appearing forty times on a birthday page tells you nothing. The useful view is the two and three-word list, because that is closer to how people actually search.

Toggle the filler-word filter off and you will see how much of any text is the, and and to — typically around a third. That is normal English, not a problem.

Common questions

What is a good keyword density? Between 0.5 and 1.5 percent for your main phrase. Above three percent reads as repetitive to a human, which is the real problem.

Is keyword density a Google ranking factor? No. Google has no target density it rewards. It is a diagnostic for spotting stuffing or vagueness, not a lever to pull.

How many times should I use my keyword in 1,000 words? About ten times for one percent. In practice that is the title, the opening, two subheadings and a few natural uses in the body.

Why look at two and three-word phrases? Single words are noisy. Phrases are closer to how people actually search, and the top phrases tell you what your page is really about.

Does this tool store my text? No. Everything is analysed in your browser. Nothing is uploaded and no account is needed.