Keyword Density Checker

Density bands are rough guides, not rules: under 0.5% too low, 0.5–1.5% good, 1.5–2.5% high (caution), over 2.5% stuffing risk. Natural writing matters more than hitting a number.

Top phrases in your text

Density = occurrences ÷ total words × 100. Common words (the, and, of…) are excluded from the 1-word list only.

Why density still matters (and stuffing doesn't work)

Keyword stuffing — repeating your keyword unnaturally to manipulate rankings — is an old trick Google recognises easily. Over-used keywords make text read badly for people and can hold a page back. The safe approach is simple: write naturally for the reader, use your focus keyword where it genuinely fits (title, intro, a heading or two, and naturally in the body), and use related words and phrases around it. This checker helps you spot accidental over-use, missing focus keywords, and phrases you repeat without noticing.

How to use this checker

1. Paste your finished article draft into the box — results update live as you type.
2. Enter your focus keyword to see its count, density, verdict, and whether it appears in the first 100 words.
3. Scan the top 1, 2 and 3-word tables. If one phrase dominates far above everything else, consider varying your wording.
4. If your focus keyword is in the "stuffing risk" band, remove unnatural repeats and replace some with synonyms or related terms.
5. If it is "too low" or missing, add it naturally where it helps the reader — never force it into every paragraph.