Headline Analyzer
Score your headlines out of 100. Find power words, optimize length, and write headlines that drive clicks.
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How the Headline Analyzer Works
This tool evaluates your headline across multiple dimensions that research shows correlate with higher click-through rates and engagement.
Scoring Criteria
- Word count (6—12 words) — Headlines in this range perform best on search engines and social media
- Character length (55—65 chars) — Prevents truncation in Google search results and social previews
- Power words — Emotionally charged words like "ultimate," "proven," "essential" that drive clicks
- Emotional words — Words that evoke feelings: "amazing," "heartbreaking," "inspiring"
- Uncommon words — Unique vocabulary that stands out in crowded feeds
- Numbers — Headlines starting with numbers (e.g., "7 Ways—") tend to get more clicks
- Questions — Question headlines drive curiosity and engagement
Tips for Better Headlines
- Front-load your headline with the most important words
- Use odd numbers in listicles (7, 9, 13) — they outperform even numbers
- Include at least one power word or emotional trigger
- Test multiple headline variations and compare scores
Frequently Asked Questions
The tool evaluates your headline across multiple factors including word count, character length, power words, emotional words, uncommon words, and headline type (how-to, listicle, question, etc.). Each factor contributes to an overall score out of 100. Higher scores indicate headlines that are more likely to attract clicks and engagement.
No. All analysis runs 100% client-side in your browser using JavaScript. Your headlines are never sent to any server or shared with third parties. The headline history feature uses your browser's local storage only, and you can clear it at any time.
Power words are persuasive terms like "ultimate," "proven," "essential," and "secret" that grab attention and compel readers to click. Emotional words trigger feelings such as curiosity, urgency, or excitement — for example, "shocking," "brilliant," or "heartbreaking." Including both types makes headlines significantly more engaging.
The ideal headline is 6—12 words and 50—60 characters. Headlines under 6 words may lack detail, while those over 12 words can lose reader interest. For SEO, keeping headlines under 60 characters ensures they display fully in Google search results without being truncated.
Yes. While optimized for blog and article headlines, the analyzer works well for social media posts, email subject lines, YouTube titles, and ad copy. The scoring factors — power words, emotional appeal, and optimal length — apply to any short-form text designed to capture attention.