Keyword Density Checker
Optimize your content for search engines with ease
Top Single Keywords
| Keyword | Count | Density | SEO Status |
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Top 2-Word Phrases
| Phrase | Count | Density |
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How to Use the Keyword Density Checker
A step-by-step guide to optimizing your content for search engines without triggering spam filters.
Choose Your Input
Use URL Scanner for live websites or competitors. Use Text Input for drafts or offline articles before you publish them.
Run the Analysis
Click Analyze Density. Our dual-engine proxy will fetch the content and calculate frequencies for 1-word, 2-word, and 3-word phrases.
Review SEO Status
Check the SEO Status column. Our tool flags “Over-optimized” keywords that might be perceived as keyword stuffing by Google.
What is the “Ideal” Keyword Density?
In 2025, there is no “magic number.” However, SEO experts generally agree on the following benchmarks:
- ✔ 0.5% – 1.5%: Natural and safe for primary keywords.
- ⚠ 2.0% – 3.0%: Approaching the danger zone. Use synonyms instead.
- ✘ Above 3.0%: High risk of “Keyword Stuffing” penalties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does this tool include “Stop Words” in the count?
No. Our tool automatically filters out common English “stop words” (like and, the, of, into). This ensures that your report highlights actual meaningful topics rather than grammar filler.
Q: Why should I analyze 2-word and 3-word phrases?
Modern SEO relies on LSI (Latent Semantic Indexing). Google doesn’t just look for one word; it looks for clusters. If you are writing about “dog training,” Google also expects to see “puppy obedience” or “positive reinforcement.”
Q: Is Keyword Density still a ranking factor?
While it is not a direct ranking factor, it is a relevance signal. If a keyword appears 0 times, Google won’t know you cover that topic. If it appears 50 times in a short post, Google will flag it as spam.
🚀 Pro Tip: Target the Content Gap
Scan the top 3 ranking URLs for your target keyword. Note their density. If the top result has a density of 1.2% for a phrase you haven’t used yet, that is your Content Gap opportunity!