What is Keyword Density Analysis?
Keyword density measures how often a word appears in your content as a percentage of total words. It helps ensure you're using target keywords appropriately - not too little (missing optimization opportunities) and not too much (keyword stuffing).
This tool counts all words in your text and shows the most frequent ones with their density percentages, helping you balance keyword usage.
Understanding the Results
The color-coded density indicators mean:
- Green (1-2%): Natural, optimal keyword density
- Yellow (2-3%): Acceptable but approaching heavy usage
- Red (3%+): Potentially too high, may appear spammy
- Gray (<1%): Low density, may want more mentions
Beyond Density Numbers
Modern SEO is about quality, not hitting specific density targets. Google understands context, synonyms, and related terms. Write naturally for readers first.
Use this tool to check if you've naturally included your target keywords. If your main keyword doesn't appear in the top 20, you may want to include it more. But don't force it - readability matters most.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is keyword density?
Keyword density is the percentage of times a keyword appears in your content compared to the total word count. For example, if 'SEO' appears 5 times in 500 words, the density is 1%.
What's the ideal keyword density?
There's no magic number, but 1-2% is generally considered natural. Over 3% may appear spammy. Focus on natural writing first, then check if your target keyword is adequately represented.
Does keyword density still matter for SEO?
Less than it used to. Modern search engines understand synonyms and context. Keyword stuffing hurts rankings. Natural, valuable content that happens to include relevant keywords performs best.
What about keyword variations?
Using variations (plurals, synonyms, related terms) is better than repeating the exact keyword. This appears more natural and helps you rank for related searches.