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Keyword Density Checker

The Keyword Density Checker reads the text of a page and lists its most repeated single words, two-word phrases and three-word phrases with counts. If you enter a target term, it also reports how many times it appears, what share of the page that is, and whether it is in the title and a heading. Use it to see what the page leans on.

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How to read the density result

The result starts with the word count and the number of recurring terms. Below that are three tables, one for single words, one for two-word phrases and one for three-word phrases, each sorted by how often the phrase appears. Filler words like the and and are left out.

Enter a target term and the checker adds four checks: whether it appears in the body, whether its density is 2.5% or lower, and whether it appears in the title and in a heading.

How density is worked out

Density is the number of times the term appears divided by the total words on the page. The checker counts every appearance of the phrase, including inside longer words, so a short term can come out slightly high.

Above 2.5% the checker warns that the page may read as repetitive. At 0% the term is not on the page and the check fails.

What the tables show

The tables list what the page repeats whether or not you entered a target term. If a phrase you did not plan sits near the top, the page may be drifting from its topic. If your main phrase is missing from the lists, the page is not leaning on it.

How to fix the common results

Work through the checks in order and run the page again after each round of edits.

  1. If the term is missing from the body, add it where it fits naturally, starting with the opening paragraph.
  2. If the density is high, cut repeats and use related words and variations.
  3. Put the term in the title tag and in at least one heading.
  4. If the top phrases are not what the page is about, rewrite the sections that drift.

Common questions

There's no keyword density you have to hit. This checker passes a target term at 2.5% or lower and warns above that. Write for the reader and use the tables to confirm the page covers its topic.
Google has said there is no ideal keyword density. The checker treats density as something to look at, and the title and headings are the first places to check for your main term.
The keyword density checker lists the most repeated single words and phrases on the page, including ones you didn't enter, so you can see what the text leans on. A phrase you did not expect at the top is worth a look.

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