Keyword Difficulty
Checker
Check keyword difficulty scores and find easy-to-rank opportunities. Analyze up to 5 keywords at once. Free, instant results.
Enter keywords to check difficulty
Up to 5 keywords, one per line or comma-separated
How keyword difficulty works
Our keyword difficulty checker helps you find the right keywords to target based on your site's current authority.
Difficulty Score (0-100)
A numeric score indicating how hard it is to rank on page 1. Based on the backlink profiles and authority of currently ranking pages.
Competition Levels
Keywords are labeled Easy (0-29), Medium (30-49), Hard (50-69), or Very Hard (70-100) to help you quickly identify opportunities.
Backlink Requirements
Higher difficulty means more/better backlinks needed to compete. Easy keywords may need few links; hard keywords require significant link building.
Multi-Keyword Analysis
Compare up to 5 keywords at once to find the best balance between search volume and ranking difficulty for your content strategy.
Keyword data powered by DataForSEO. Difficulty based on real SERP analysis.
Frequently asked questions
What is keyword difficulty?
Keyword difficulty (KD) estimates how hard it is to rank on page 1 of search results for a specific keyword. Scores range from 0-100, with higher scores meaning more competition and more backlinks needed to rank.
Is this keyword difficulty checker free?
Yes, completely free. No signup required, no credit card, no hidden limits. Check up to 5 keywords at once and get instant difficulty scores.
What keyword difficulty should I target?
It depends on your site's authority. New sites should target Easy (0-29) keywords. Established sites can aim for Medium (30-49). Only high-authority sites should pursue Hard (50+) keywords without significant link building.
How is keyword difficulty calculated?
We analyze the backlink profiles and domain authority of pages currently ranking for each keyword. More backlinks and higher authority among competitors means higher difficulty scores.
How can I rank for high-difficulty keywords?
High-difficulty keywords require building significant authority through quality backlinks. Create exceptional content, earn links from authoritative sources, and build your domain authority over time. Services like Revised can help accelerate this process.