What makes a good headline for SEO?

A strong SEO headline is 50-60 characters long, includes the target keyword near the beginning, uses power words or numbers, and creates curiosity or promises value. It should match the search intent of your target audience.

How is the headline score calculated?

The score is based on multiple factors: character length (ideal 50-60), word count (ideal 6-12), use of power words, emotional words, numbers, question format, and overall readability. Each factor contributes to the total score.

What are power words in headlines?

Power words are persuasive words that trigger an emotional response, like "ultimate", "proven", "essential", "free", "secret", "instant". They increase click-through rates by making headlines more compelling.

Should I use numbers in headlines?

Yes, headlines with numbers tend to get 36% more clicks than those without. Odd numbers (7, 9, 11) perform slightly better than even numbers. List-style headlines like "7 Ways to..." are particularly effective.

headline analyzer

Free Headline Analyzer

Score your headlines for SEO effectiveness. Analyze emotional impact, power words, readability, length, and word balance to write better titles.

Built for headline analyzer

Test headline strength before you publish the page

Use this headline analyzer to review whether a title is likely to earn clicks, communicate value fast, and stay within a practical length for search and social surfaces.

It works well for blog posts, landing pages, newsletters, and YouTube-style titles where small wording changes can materially affect CTR.

Common use cases

Compare headline variants before publishing content
Check title length, power words, and emotional pull
Improve CTR-focused copy on blogs, emails, and social posts

Enter your headline

How to Use the Headline Analyzer

1Type or paste your headline into the input field
2View your headline score (out of 100) instantly
3Check the breakdown: word balance, length, sentiment, power words
4Review specific suggestions to improve your headline
5Test different variations to find the highest-scoring option

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