Keyword Density Checker

Optimize Your Content Without Keyword Stuffing

Modern SEO is about relevance, not repetition. Our Keyword Density Checker allows you to evaluate your content's semantic balance instantly. By identifying overused phrases, you can avoid Google penalties associated with "keyword stuffing" while ensuring your primary topic is clear to search engines.

This tool goes beyond simple counting. It analyzes word frequency relative to total text length, helping you maintain a natural flow. Whether you are auditing a blog post or optimizing a landing page, understanding your keyword distribution is key to ranking higher without sacrificing user experience.

How to Analyze Your Copy

1. Paste Your Text: Copy the body content of your article or page into the main text area.
2. Set Focus Keyword: Input the primary search term you are targeting.
3. Review Metrics: Check the density percentage. Aim for a natural range (typically 1-2%) to satisfy algorithms without annoying readers.
4. Refine: Use the "Top Keywords" list to identify repetitive words that can be replaced with synonyms or LSI keywords.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is keyword density?

It is the percentage ratio of how often a specific keyword appears relative to the total number of words in a piece of content. For example, if your keyword appears 10 times in a 1,000-word article, your density is 1%.

What is the ideal keyword density for SEO?

There is no "perfect" number, but most SEO experts recommend staying between 1% and 2%. Anything significantly higher may signal spammy behavior to search engines. The priority should always be natural readability.

What is keyword stuffing and why should I avoid it?

Keyword stuffing is the unethical practice of overloading a webpage with keywords in an attempt to manipulate a site's ranking. Google's algorithms, such as Panda and Hummingbird, actively penalize sites that do this, leading to lower rankings or de-indexing.

How do I check keyword density in my content?

Use this free tool. Simply paste your draft and enter your target phrase. We calculate the math instantly, providing you with raw counts and percentage data so you can edit with confidence.

Should I focus only on exact keyword matches?

No. Google is smart enough to understand synonyms and context (Semantic Search). Instead of repeating "best running shoes" 50 times, use variations like "top jogging sneakers" or "footwear for runners" to build a richer, more authoritative content profile.