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Keyword Density Checker

Check your target keyword’s density and see the top repeated phrases in your content — useful for spotting accidental keyword stuffing or under-optimisation before you publish.



Phrase Count Density
Paste content to see top repeated phrases

What is a healthy keyword density in 2026?

There is no strict target percentage — Google’s algorithms read context and meaning, not keyword ratios. As a general guide, 0.5–2% density for your primary keyword reads naturally. Above 3–4% often signals keyword stuffing, which can actively hurt rankings and readability rather than help them.

Should I still check keyword density at all?

Yes, as a sanity check rather than an optimisation target. This tool is most useful for catching two opposite problems: accidentally repeating a phrase so often it reads unnaturally, or writing an entire page about a topic while never actually including your target keyword in a natural way.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does keyword density affect Google rankings?
Not as a direct ranking factor. Modern algorithms use semantic understanding rather than counting keyword occurrences. However, using your target keyword too rarely can signal weak topical relevance, while using it too often reads unnaturally and can trigger spam detection — density remains a useful sanity check even though it isn’t a ranking formula.
What counts as keyword stuffing?
Keyword stuffing is repeating a phrase far more than natural language requires, purely to manipulate rankings — typically above 4–5% density, or awkward, grammatically forced repetition. Google’s algorithms detect this pattern easily and it now actively hurts rankings rather than helping them.
Is this tool free and does it store my content?
Yes, completely free with no sign-up. All analysis happens instantly in your browser — your content is never sent to a server or stored anywhere.

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