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Keyword Density Checker
A keyword density checker measures how much of your content a target term actually occupies. Paste the text, enter a keyword or a multi-word phrase, and it reports occurrences, total words, density as a percentage, and a verdict: under 0.5% reads as low, 0.5 to 3% as healthy, and above 3% as a keyword-stuffing risk, with 1 to 2% suggested as the practical aim. Single words are counted by exact token match and multi-word phrases by whole-phrase match, with density weighted by phrase length so a two-word keyword is measured fairly against the total word count. Exact matching cuts both ways: shoe and shoes count separately, so run each variant you use and add the results. Treat the verdict as a sanity check, not a target. Write for the reader first, then confirm the term is neither invisible nor conspicuous — modern search engines reward useful pages far more than any particular percentage.
How to use
- Choose your options above
- Click Generate
- Copy your result
Detailed instructions
- Paste your content.
- Enter the keyword or phrase to check.
- Click Generate to see occurrences and density.
- Adjust only if the keyword is clearly over- or under-used.
Use Cases
- •Confirming a page uses its target keyword enough for SEO
- •Avoiding keyword stuffing that search engines penalise
- •Checking density for a single word or a longer phrase
- •Comparing keyword usage across drafts
- •Auditing existing content for over-optimisation
Tips
- →Aim for a natural 1–2% rather than a forced target.
- →Write for readers first, then check density second.
- →Use the keyword in headings and the opening naturally.
- →Vary with synonyms so the text does not read repetitively.
FAQ
what is a good keyword density
A natural 1 to 2 percent is the common guideline, and the verdict here reflects that: under 0.5% is flagged as low, over 3% as a stuffing risk. There is no magic number, though — modern search engines reward useful, natural content over hitting an exact density.
does it work for multi-word phrases
Yes. Enter a phrase and it counts whole-phrase matches and weights the density by the phrase length, so a two-word keyword is measured fairly against the total word count.
does it treat singular and plural forms as the same
No — it matches exactly what you enter, so "shoe" and "shoes" are counted separately. If your content mixes both forms, run the checker once for each variant and add the counts together for the full picture.
should i write to hit a target density
No. Write naturally for your reader first, then check the density and adjust only if the keyword is clearly over- or under-used. Forcing a number makes copy read awkwardly and can trigger over-optimization penalties.
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