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Keyword Difficulty Checker
Enter any keyword. See its difficulty score, monthly UK search volume, CPC, and 5 related keywords you can target.
How we score keyword difficulty
Our difficulty score (KD) ranks how hard a keyword is to rank for on a 0–100 scale. We combine the strength of the top 10 ranking domains, link profile depth, and content depth into one number you can act on.
- 0–14 (Very easy): a strong page can rank within weeks.
- 15–29 (Easy): realistic for most well-optimised sites within 3 months.
- 30–49 (Possible): needs solid backlinks and depth.
- 50–69 (Hard): usually needs an authority site and significant content investment.
- 70–100 (Very hard): dominated by huge brands. Pick a different keyword.
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