Free keyword difficulty checker
See how hard it is to reach page one, who ranks today and how many links you would need, before you write a word.
What is keyword difficulty?
Keyword difficulty is a score from 0 to 100 that estimates how hard it is to reach the first page of Google for a search. It is based mostly on the authority and backlinks of the pages that rank today.
A low score does not mean a keyword is worthless. For a new site, easy keywords with steady volume are usually the fastest way to the first organic traffic.
How to use it
Free and without signup. You get the result in a few seconds.
Any keyword, in any language. Longer phrases are usually easier to win.
A 0–100 score based on the authority of the pages that rank today.
Write the easy ones now and keep the hard ones for when your site has more authority.
How to read the score
The score compares your keyword with the pages already on page one. It tells you where to start, not what to give up on.
Few strong sites compete. A complete article with good internal links is usually enough.
You need a better article than the top results and a handful of relevant links.
Big brands own page one. Win the easier searches around it first.
Keyword difficulty checker, answered.
Anything else? Write to hello@overserp.com
Start with keywords under 30. They need fewer backlinks, so a young site can reach page one in weeks rather than months.
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