Keyword Density Checker
Paste your content and instantly see the most frequent keywords and phrases, ranked by density — so you can write SEO-balanced copy without keyword stuffing.
Your Content
Top Keywords
Paste text on the left to see keyword frequency and density here.
How to Use the Keyword Density Checker
Four simple steps to analyse your copy and make sure it targets the right terms without over-optimising.
Paste your text
Drop in a blog post, landing page, product description, or any piece of copy you want to analyse. The tool runs entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded or stored.
Choose phrase length
Switch between 1-word, 2-word, and 3-word phrases. Long-tail 2 and 3-word phrases often reveal the intent-rich keywords you're actually ranking for.
Filter stop words
Leave the stop-word filter on to ignore words like "the", "and", or "of" that inflate counts without adding SEO value. Turn it off if you need a raw frequency view.
Review density %
Primary keywords should sit around 1–3% density. If a term spikes above 5%, rewrite for variety with synonyms and related phrases. If it's under 0.5%, you may be under-targeting your topic.
Healthy Keyword Density Benchmarks
There is no official Google number, but these ranges reflect what ranks consistently across Australian markets today.
Primary keyword
Your main target term should appear naturally in the H1, intro, subheadings, and a handful of paragraphs.
Secondary keywords
Related variations and long-tail phrases help Google understand topical depth without over-repeating one term.
Stuffing risk
Above 5% for a single keyword usually reads unnaturally and can trigger Google's helpful-content signals.
Under-optimised
If your target keyword barely appears, search engines may not connect the page to the query you're chasing.
Why Keyword Density Still Matters in 2026
Google is smarter than ever — but keyword density remains one of the simplest signals that a page is actually about a topic. Here's how it fits into modern SEO.
On-Page Signals
Topical Depth
Readability
Risk Signals
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good keyword density?
For most pages, 1–3% density on the primary keyword is the sweet spot. Secondary terms should sit lower (0.5–1.5%) so the copy still reads naturally.
Does Google use keyword density as a ranking factor?
Google has not confirmed a direct density threshold. But repetition above 5% often correlates with spam-style writing that Google's helpful-content systems push down.
Is my text sent anywhere?
No. The Keyword Density Checker runs 100% in your browser. Your content never leaves your device.
Should I count 1-word or 2-word phrases?
Check both. Single words reveal topic focus; 2 and 3-word phrases uncover the long-tail intent terms you're actually ranking for.
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