Keyword Density Checker

What is a good keyword density for SEO?

There is no keyword density Google rewards. Naturally written content usually lands between 0.5% and 2.5% for its main term, and anything above roughly 3% is a prompt to reread the copy rather than a penalty threshold. The real value of measuring it is catching accidental over-optimisation.

Last updated 2026-07-30

Paste your text to see which words and phrases dominate it. Useful for catching accidental keyword stuffing and confirming a page is actually about what you think it is.

How to use Keyword Density Checker

  1. Paste your content — Drop in the article or page copy you want to analyse.
  2. Review the breakdown — See single words, two-word and three-word phrases ranked by frequency and percentage.
  3. Adjust your copy — Rebalance anything that looks unnaturally repeated.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good keyword density?
There is no target Google rewards. Naturally written content usually lands between 0.5% and 2.5% for its main term. Treat anything above roughly 3% as a prompt to reread the copy, not a rule.
Does keyword density still matter for SEO?
Not as a ranking factor. Modern search engines evaluate topic and intent, not repetition counts. The genuine value here is catching over-optimisation, which can still hurt you.
Is this tool really free?
Yes. There is no signup, no watermark, no file limit, and no trial period. The site is funded by advertising, so the tools stay free for everyone.

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