Free keyword research tool
Free Keyword Difficulty Checker
Instantly see how hard it is to rank for any keyword. Know whether you have a realistic shot before investing time creating content.
No credit card required · 5 free searches per day · 20+ countries
What Keyword Difficulty Checker tells you
Difficulty Score
A score from 0 to 100 showing how hard it is to rank for a keyword. Lower means easier — know your odds before you invest.
Search Volume
See exact monthly search volume alongside difficulty. Target keywords that are both achievable and worth the effort.
CPC Data
High CPC alongside low difficulty is the sweet spot. Spot high-value opportunities that competitors are overlooking.
12-Month Trends
See whether a keyword is rising or falling before you invest time creating content around it.
Golden Score
One number combining demand, difficulty, and value. The Golden Score surfaces the best opportunities instantly.
Related Keywords
Every search surfaces dozens of related keyword ideas, each with their own difficulty scores.
Three steps to better content
Enter any keyword
Type a topic, product, or question. KeySignals searches across real data sources instantly.
Get instant data
See volume, competition, CPC, trend score, and related keywords in seconds — no waiting.
Build your list
Save the best opportunities to keyword lists. Organise your content strategy and never lose a good keyword again.
Frequently asked questions
- What is keyword difficulty?
- Keyword difficulty is a score from 0 to 100 that estimates how hard it will be to rank on the first page of Google for a given keyword. A lower score means easier to rank.
- What's a good keyword difficulty score?
- For new or smaller sites, aim for keywords with a difficulty score below 40. Established sites can target 40–70. Scores above 70 are typically dominated by major authoritative sites.
- How is the difficulty score calculated?
- KeySignals calculates difficulty based on real competition data from Google, including how many advertisers are bidding on the keyword and how competitive organic results are.
- Is the keyword difficulty checker free?
- Yes. You get 5 free keyword checks per day with full difficulty data — no credit card required. Upgrade to a paid plan for unlimited daily searches.