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Headline Analyzer

Score any headline on length, SERP pixel width, emotional and power words, format and numbers — with a fully transparent points breakdown.

What is the Headline Analyzer?

The Headline Analyzer scores your headline out of 100 using measurable, deterministic factors: word and character count against proven sweet spots, rendered pixel width against Google's ~580px desktop title limit, embedded lists of common, emotional and power words, sentiment tilt, number presence and headline format (how-to, list, question, guide or comparison).

  • Transparent 100-point score with a per-factor breakdown
  • SERP pixel-width check against Google's ~580px title limit
  • Embedded common, emotional and power word lists
  • Detects how-to, list, question, guide and comparison formats
  • Sentiment tilt and number-presence checks
  • Live re-scoring as you type, fully offline

How to use the Headline Analyzer

  1. 1

    Type or paste your headline into the box.

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    Review the overall score, grade and word-balance percentages.

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    Read the factor-by-factor points table to see what to improve.

  4. 4

    Edit the headline and watch the score update live.

About the Headline Analyzer

The Headline Analyzer scores your headline out of 100 using measurable, deterministic factors: word and character count against proven sweet spots, rendered pixel width against Google's ~580px desktop title limit, embedded lists of common, emotional and power words, sentiment tilt, number presence and headline format (how-to, list, question, guide or comparison).

Unlike black-box graders, every point is itemised. You see exactly which factor earned or lost points and why — “no number found”, “72 characters, aim for 40–60” — so you can iterate on a headline in seconds instead of guessing. Writers, bloggers and SEO teams use it to compare candidate titles before publishing.

Analysis happens 100% locally in your browser; your headlines are never uploaded. The score reflects structural best practices from published click-through research, not live search-volume or engagement data, so use it to compare variants rather than as an absolute verdict.

Frequently asked questions

What makes a good headline?

Research on high-performing headlines points to 6–12 words, roughly 40–60 characters, a number where natural, at least one emotional or power word, and a recognisable format such as a how-to, list or question. The analyzer checks each of these.

How long should a headline be for Google?

Google truncates desktop titles at roughly 580 pixels — usually 50–60 characters. This tool measures your headline's actual rendered width, which is more accurate than counting characters because a W is much wider than an i.

What are power words and emotional words?

Power words like “proven”, “essential” and “ultimate” promise concrete value; emotional words like “mistake”, “surprising” and “heartbreaking” trigger curiosity or feeling. Headlines with at least one of each tend to earn more clicks than purely neutral phrasing.

Is this score based on real click data?

No — it is a deterministic checklist built from published best practices, computed entirely in your browser. It cannot know your audience or topic, so use it to compare drafts of the same headline rather than as a guarantee of performance.

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