Free Heading Tag Analyzer
Check your H1-H6 heading structure for proper hierarchy and SEO best practices.
How does your site compare?
73% of top-ranking pages have exactly one H1 tag with proper heading hierarchy (H1 → H2 → H3).
Based on HTML heading tag analysis including count, hierarchy, length, and keyword presence.
Your page has exactly one H1, proper heading hierarchy with no skipped levels, and well-structured H2/H3 sections.
How to fix this
Ensure one H1 per page, maintain proper hierarchy (H1→H2→H3), and include keywords naturally in headings.
- 1Check that you have exactly one H1 tag that describes the page's main topic.
- 2Use H2 tags for major sections, H3 for subsections within those.
- 3Don't skip heading levels (e.g., don't jump from H1 to H3).
- 4Include relevant keywords naturally in headings, especially H1 and H2.
- 5Keep headings concise — under 70 characters for H1, shorter for H2-H6.
Quick tips by platform
WordPress: Use the block editor heading blocks. Yoast SEO warns about heading hierarchy issues.
Wix: Use the text editor to set heading levels. Check in the Wix SEO panel.
Squarespace: Select heading text and choose the correct heading level from the format dropdown.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many H1 tags should a page have?
Exactly one. The H1 is the main heading and should describe the page's primary topic. Using multiple H1s dilutes the topical signal for search engines.
What is proper heading hierarchy?
Headings should follow a logical order: H1 → H2 → H3 and so on. Don't skip levels (e.g., H1 → H3). Think of it like a book outline with chapters (H2) and sections (H3).
Do headings affect SEO?
Yes. Google uses headings to understand page structure and content topics. Keywords in headings carry more weight than body text. Proper hierarchy also helps accessibility.
How long should headings be?
H1 tags should be 20-70 characters. H2-H6 can be shorter. Keep them descriptive but concise — they should scan well for both users and search engines.
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