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Keyword Density Checker

Paste any article and instantly see which keywords dominate it. Our free keyword density checker counts word frequency, calculates density percentages, and ranks your top terms — so you can tell at a glance whether your target keyword is well optimized or overused.

  • Free, no signup
  • Runs in your browser
  • Works on mobile

How to use the Keyword Density Checker

  1. Paste your full article or page text into the box.
  2. Optionally type your focus keyword or phrase to see exactly how often it appears.
  3. Set the minimum word length and how many results to show, and keep stop words ignored for cleaner results.
  4. Click Analyze keywords, then switch between single words, 2-word and 3-word phrases.
  5. Aim for roughly 1–2% density on your main keyword. Bars turn amber above 3%, a sign of possible keyword stuffing.

About this tool

The checker counts every word and repeated phrase in your text and works out its density, the share of all words it makes up. It understands any language, including Urdu, Arabic, Hindi and accented European text, and it looks at 2- and 3-word phrases as well as single words, because most real search queries are phrases.

Why use itOn-page SEO lives or dies on balance: mention your keyword too rarely and Google may miss what the page is about; stuff it unnaturally and you risk a penalty for spam. Our analyzer strips meaningless stop words, shows exact density percentages, and reveals which terms your content emphasizes most — giving you a data-driven basis for natural, reader-friendly optimization instead of guesswork.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good keyword density?

Generally 1–2% for your primary keyword. Much higher starts to look like keyword stuffing, which Google has penalized since the early 2000s.

Are stop words removed?

Yes — common words like 'the', 'and', and 'is' are filtered out so the analysis focuses on meaningful terms that actually describe your topic.

Does this guarantee rankings?

No tool guarantees rankings. But balanced, natural keyword usage is a solid on-page SEO foundation that helps search engines correctly understand what your content covers.

Should I analyze my competitors' content too?

It's smart practice: run a competitor's article through the checker to see which terms they emphasize, then make sure your own content covers the topic at least as thoroughly — ideally better.