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📰 Headline Analyzer

Score your headline for word count, power words, sentiment, and SERP length. Get a grade and a one-line improvement tip.

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What makes a great headline?

Research by CoSchedule and BuzzSumo shows headlines that contain a number, use 6-9 words, trigger emotion, and stay under 60 characters consistently outperform generic titles in CTR tests.

How to use this tool

1 Type your article headline into the input field.
2 Click Analyze.
3 The tool scores it on clarity, word balance, sentiment, and power words.
4 Revise the headline and re-analyze until you reach a score you are happy with.

Frequently asked questions

What makes a headline effective?

A strong headline tells the reader exactly what they will get and why it matters to them. It balances common words, uncommon words, emotional words, and power words.

How long should a headline be?

6 words is often cited as the most shared length for social media. For SEO, keep it under 60 characters so it is not truncated in search results.

What are power words in headlines?

Words that trigger an emotional response: proven, secret, ultimate, free, guaranteed. Use them sparingly; overuse makes headlines feel like clickbait.

Does headline sentiment affect performance?

Yes. Positive headlines tend to get more clicks and shares. Negative headlines can also work by triggering curiosity or fear of missing out.