What is Keyword Density?
Keyword density is the percentage of times a keyword or phrase appears on a page compared to the total number of words. It's calculated as: (keyword count / total words) × 100.
Formula: (Number of times keyword appears / Total word count) × 100 = Keyword Density %
Ideal Keyword Density for SEO
- 1-2% density — Optimal range for target keywords
- 2-3% density — Use sparingly, may appear over-optimized
- 3%+ density — Risk of keyword stuffing penalty
How to Use This Tool
- Paste your content into the text area above
- Review the top words by density percentage
- Check 2-word and 3-word phrase densities
- Look for overused words (highlighted in red if >2% density)
- Follow SEO recommendations to optimize your content
SEO Best Practices
- Focus on one primary keyword per page
- Use synonyms and related terms (LSI keywords)
- Write naturally for users, not just search engines
- Avoid keyword stuffing — it can hurt rankings
- Place keywords strategically: title, headings, first paragraph, meta description
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