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Keyword Density Checker

Analyze keyword frequency and density in any text or article for SEO optimization.

What is this tool?

A keyword density checker is a free SEO tool that analyses the frequency of words and phrases in any text. It shows you which keywords appear most often and what percentage of the total word count they represent — helping writers avoid keyword stuffing and ensure their content is appropriately optimised for search engines.

How to Use

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Paste your contentCopy and paste your article, page content or any text into the input box.
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View keyword frequencyThe tool analyses every word and shows a ranked list of the most used terms with their occurrence count and density percentage.
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Identify keyword issuesCheck whether your target keyword appears at the right frequency — typically 1–2% density is considered optimal for SEO.

Common Uses

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SEO Optimisation

Check that your target keyword appears often enough to signal topic relevance without triggering over-optimisation penalties.

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Content Editing

Identify overused words in your writing and find where to replace repetitive terms with synonyms.

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Competitor Analysis

Paste a competitor's content to understand which keywords they are targeting and how they structure their optimisation.

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Academic Writing

Check that you are not over-repeating specific terms in essays or research papers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is keyword density?

Keyword density is the percentage of times a target keyword appears in a text relative to the total word count. Formula: (Keyword Count ÷ Total Words) × 100.

What is the ideal keyword density for SEO?

Most SEO experts recommend a keyword density of 1–2% for your primary keyword. Higher densities risk being flagged as keyword stuffing by Google.

Does keyword density still matter for SEO?

Yes, but less than it did in the early 2010s. Google now uses semantic analysis to understand topic relevance. Natural usage of keywords and related terms is more effective than hitting an exact density target.

Should I include stop words in keyword density calculations?

Common stop words (the, a, and, is, etc.) are typically excluded from keyword density analysis as they appear in all content and provide no SEO signal.