Keyword Density Checker
Want to improve your on-page SEO and make sure you’re using keywords effectively? Our free Keyword Density Checker helps you analyse any piece of content to see how often specific keywords appear, giving you the data you need to optimise for search engine visibility without overstuffing. Whether you’re writing blog posts, service pages, or product descriptions, this tool ensures you’re hitting the right keyword density to keep both users and Google happy.
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Why Keyword Density Matters for SEO
Search engines use keyword signals to understand what your content is about. If you underuse your target keyword, you might miss ranking opportunities. Overuse it, and you risk being penalised for keyword stuffing. A balanced keyword-to-content ratio helps:
Improve content relevance
Boost chances of ranking for your target terms
Avoid SEO penalties from over-optimisation
Improve readability and UX for real visitors
Our tool lets you instantly check keyword frequency and density so you can strike the perfect balance.
FAQs
What is keyword density?
Keyword density refers to the percentage of times a keyword or phrase appears in a piece of content compared to the total word count. For example, if a keyword appears 10 times in a 1,000-word article, the keyword density is 1%.
What’s the ideal keyword density for SEO?
There’s no magic number, but most SEO experts agree that a keyword density of 1% to 2% is safe and effective. Your main focus should always be natural readability.
Can keyword stuffing hurt my SEO?
Yes. Overusing keywords in an unnatural way can lead to penalties from Google. It may also drive readers away. This tool helps ensure your content stays within healthy limits.
How do I use this keyword density checker?
Just paste your content into the tool, enter your target keyword, and it will instantly calculate the frequency and percentage of that keyword in your content.