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Keyword Density

Measure the density of each keyword as a percentage.

What Is a Keyword Density?

The Keyword Density tool measures what percentage of your text each keyword occupies. SEO writers use density percentages to avoid over-optimization while keeping target keywords prominent in content. This free online text tool is useful for keyword density checker, keyword density calculator, SEO keyword density. Common use cases include SEO content audits, on-page optimization, blog posts, and avoiding keyword overuse. It works directly in the browser, making it convenient for quick writing, editing, content, development, and data-preparation tasks without requiring a separate application.

How to Use This Keyword Density

  1. 1
    Paste the textEnter the article, document, transcript, or content you want to analyze.
  2. 2
    Set the analysis optionsChoose the number of results or other available settings.
  3. 3
    Run the analysisThe tool counts or ranks words according to its defined rules.
  4. 4
    Review the findingsIdentify frequent terms, repeated words, keyword density, or dominant topics.
  5. 5
    Apply the insightEdit your content for clarity, relevance, variety, or SEO without forcing unnatural repetition.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is the percentage of times a keyword appears compared to the total number of words in your text.
A common guideline is between 1% and 3% for a target keyword; there is no universal rule and readability should win.
Yes, common words like 'the' and 'and' are filtered so the density reflects meaningful keywords.

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