Keyword Density Checker
See your most-used words and their density, with stop words filtered out.
Paste your text to see the words you use most and their density — each word's share of the total word count — with common stop words like “the” and “and” filtered out so the results are meaningful.
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What keyword density tells you
Keyword density is how often a term appears relative to the total number of words. For SEO it's a rough signal of what a page is about, but it's easy to overdo: stuffing a keyword reads badly and can hurt more than help. Modern search engines understand topics and synonyms, so natural, varied language matters more than hitting a target percentage.
Use this tool to confirm your main topic actually appears, to spot accidental overuse of a word, and to find filler words you lean on too often. VerbCount excludes common stop words by default so the top terms reflect real subject matter.
Using density without keyword stuffing
There's no magic percentage. Write for the reader first, then check that your primary topic and a few related terms appear naturally. If one word dominates unnaturally, rephrase some instances with synonyms. Pair this with the N-Gram Analyzer to see repeated phrases, not just single words.
Examples
| Example | Input | Result |
|---|---|---|
| On-topic | An article about coffee | “coffee” 3.2% |
| Overused | “great” repeated often | “great” 6%+ — consider varying |
| Filler | “really” appears a lot | Spot and trim filler |
Frequently asked questions
What is a good keyword density?
There's no ideal number. Write naturally; a primary keyword appearing a few times in a normal-length article is plenty. Aiming for a specific percentage risks keyword stuffing.
Why are words like “the” missing?
Common stop words are excluded by default so the results highlight meaningful subject-matter words.
Does high density improve ranking?
Not reliably, and overdoing it can hurt. Search engines reward relevant, natural writing over repetition.
Is my text stored?
No. All analysis happens in your browser and your text is never uploaded.