Keyword Density Checker

Paste your text to analyze word and phrase frequency, density %, and spot over-optimization instantly.

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Note: this tool runs entirely in your browser and cannot fetch a remote URL. Paste your text above.

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Why use this keyword density checker?

Phrase Frequency

See 1, 2, and 3-word phrase counts and density side by side — phrases reveal intent better than single words.

Over-Optimization Flags

Any phrase above ~3.5% of total words is highlighted so you can catch keyword stuffing before Google does.

Stopword Filter

Toggle common stopwords on or off to focus on the topic terms that actually matter for SEO.

How to use this keyword density checker

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    Paste your text

    Copy the visible content from your page and paste it into the box. Analysis updates instantly as you type.

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    Toggle stopwords

    Turn stopword filtering on to ignore words like 'the' and 'and' and surface your real topic terms.

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    Read the tables

    Review 1, 2, and 3-word phrase frequency and density, sorted by count. Watch the percentage column.

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    Fix over-optimization

    If any phrase is flagged above ~3.5%, rewrite with synonyms and natural language to avoid keyword stuffing.

Keyword density FAQ

What is the ideal keyword density?

There is no exact target, but most SEOs aim for roughly 0.5%–2.5% for a primary keyword. The goal is natural usage — write for readers first. If your main term reads awkwardly often, density is too high. Synonyms and related phrases matter more to modern search engines than hitting a specific percentage.

What is keyword over-optimization (keyword stuffing)?

Keyword stuffing is cramming a keyword into a page unnaturally to manipulate rankings. Google's spam policies explicitly target this, and it can hurt rankings. As a rough flag, a single phrase appearing above ~3–4% of total words is worth reviewing. This tool highlights any phrase over that threshold.

How does Google view keyword density today?

Google does not use a fixed density formula. It uses semantic understanding (entities, synonyms, search intent) to judge relevance. Density is a useful diagnostic — it helps you spot stuffing or thin coverage — but it is not a ranking factor on its own. Focus on covering the topic thoroughly and naturally.

Should I remove stopwords when measuring density?

Stopwords (the, and, of, to…) inflate single-word counts and aren't meaningful keywords, so toggling them off gives a clearer picture of your real topic terms. Two- and three-word phrases reveal intent better than single words, which is why this tool reports all three.

Can I check density for a live URL?

This tool runs 100% in your browser, so it can't fetch a remote URL (cross-origin requests are blocked). Copy your page's visible text and paste it here. To analyze a live URL automatically — including HTML, headings, and meta tags — use SEOBolt's Content Optimizer.

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