Keyword Density Tool
Use this keyword density tool to check repeated words and phrases before you publish or update SEO copy. Paste your copy, add a target keyword, and see word count, phrase count, density percentage and repetition risk in one report.
The goal is better editing instead of chasing a magic percentage. Use the report to spot forced repetition, weak variation and phrases that appear too often in headings, intros or short paragraphs.
- Add text to calculate.
- Add text to calculate.
- Paste text and run the check.
Use the percentage as a repetition signal. Then check whether the phrase helps the reader where it appears.
What the keyword density report shows
A useful density report should tell you where the copy feels repetitive and what to change next.
Target phrase count
See how often your exact keyword or phrase appears in the copy. A count by itself gives limited context, so read it with the surrounding paragraph and heading placement.
Density percentage
The percentage shows how visible the phrase is across the full text. Treat it as a signal for review when the phrase appears in many short sections or every heading.
Repeated words and phrases
Find words, two-word phrases and three-word phrases that dominate the copy. This helps with SEO copy, AI-written copy and long pages edited in pieces.
Editing actions
Use the output to replace forced repeats, add natural variants, remove filler and check whether each heading says something real.
How to read keyword density in SEO
Keyword density works best as a diagnostic signal. A phrase can feel forced at a low percentage if it appears in every heading, and a page can read naturally at a higher percentage when the topic demands it.
Start with search intent. Then check whether the page uses the target phrase, close variants and related entities in places that help the reader. If the same phrase keeps returning without adding meaning, rewrite the section.
What to avoid
- Repeating the exact phrase in every paragraph.
- Rewriting headings around the keyword instead of the section topic.
- Adding a phrase only to raise a percentage.
- Treating a density number as a ranking target.
Use the checklist before publishing
After you check the numbers, run the copy through the SEO Content Repetition Checklist.
- Target phrase appears where it helps the reader.
- Close variants and related terms are present.
- Headings describe real sections.
- Repeated words are intentional.
- Internal links use natural anchors.
- The final copy passes a read-aloud check.
For the next editing pass
The checklist turns the density report into a short review path for writers, editors and AI content reviewers.
Built for SEO writers and editors
This checker is for people who need a quick answer before a page goes live.
SEO writers
Check a copy before handoff and catch forced repetition before it reaches review.
Content editors
Compare a target phrase against the full word and phrase report, then leave clearer edit notes.
AI content reviewers
Find repeated phrases that make AI-assisted copy feel flat or mechanical.
Site owners
Review service pages, product pages and blog updates without turning SEO into guesswork.
Browser-side analysis
The checker analyzes pasted text in the browser. Contact messages go through the separate contact form and are handled by Mean CEO for replies.
FAQ preview
What is keyword density?
Keyword density is the percentage of words in a text that match a keyword or phrase. It works best as a repetition signal rather than a ranking formula.
What is a good keyword density?
A useful density number depends on the topic, page length and search intent. The better question is whether the phrase appears naturally and helps the reader.
Can this checker find keyword stuffing?
It can flag repetition patterns that deserve review. Use the keyword stuffing checker for a focused overuse check.
Does the tool submit my pasted text?
The checker analyzes pasted text in the browser. The contact form is separate and should only be used when you want to send a message.
Check your copy before you publish
Paste your text, add the target phrase and review the density report before the page goes live.