Keyword Density Checker
Pinterest reads your description for relevance, but repeating a keyword does not help past the second mention and can read as spam. Check the balance before you publish.
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Paste a description and a keyword to check the balance.
What density is healthy
For a 100-character description, mentioning the keyword once is about 3%. Twice in a longer description is fine if it reads naturally. Beyond that you are writing for a robot that does not exist — Pinterest’s ranking looks at the whole description and the pin image, not a repeat count.
Where to put the keyword
The first 50–60 characters matter most because that is what shows in the feed. Put the phrase there once, then write the rest for a human. If the keyword only appears at the end, most people never see it.
The readability trade-off
A description that repeats a keyword five times reads badly to a person, and saves and clicks are what actually move a pin. If the checker flags over-use, cut the repeats rather than rewording around them.
How to use Keyword Density Checker
- Paste the description you are about to publish.
- Type the keyword you want it to rank for.
- Aim for one to two mentions, and a density under 3%.
Keyword Density Checker FAQ
Is keyword density a ranking factor?
Not directly. Relevance is, and repetition past the point of natural writing adds no relevance.
What about the title?
The title carries more weight than the description. Put the phrase there once, at the front.
Does this work for hashtags?
It counts hashtags as words. If you use tags, keep them separate from the sentence.
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