Keyword density = times a word appears ÷ total words × 100. Aim for natural usage (roughly 0.5–2%) rather than stuffing. Paste your content to see the top terms and their density.
What is Keyword Density Checker?
Keyword density is how often a term appears relative to the total word count of a page. Once an SEO obsession, it's now a diagnostic: useful for spotting keyword stuffing or under-optimization, not a target to hit.
How it works
Keyword density = (keyword occurrences ÷ total words) × 100. If 'running shoes' appears 8 times in an 800-word article, that's 1% density. Modern SEO cares about relevance and coverage far more than a specific percentage.
How to use this tool
Paste your content and the tool counts word frequency and density for each term. Use it to catch accidental over-repetition or to confirm your primary topic is clearly present.
Why it matters
Google no longer rewards a magic density number, but stuffing still triggers penalties, and a total absence of your target term signals weak relevance. The goal is natural, comprehensive coverage — mention the topic and its related terms the way a genuine expert would.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ideal keyword density?
There isn't one. Aim for natural writing — typically your main term lands around 0.5-2% on its own. Focus on covering the topic thoroughly with related terms rather than hitting a percentage.
Does keyword density still matter for SEO?
Only as a warning sign. Very high density looks like spam; zero presence signals irrelevance. Beyond avoiding those extremes, topical depth matters far more.
What is keyword stuffing?
Cramming a term unnaturally to manipulate rankings. It reads badly and can trigger a Google penalty. Write for humans first and density takes care of itself.