Keyword Difficulty Estimator
Free online keyword difficulty estimator that runs entirely in your browser.
How the Keyword Difficulty Estimator works
The Keyword Difficulty Estimator works on Monthly search volume, Competition / paid difficulty (0–100) and shows the result as you type. The same input always gives the same answer — refresh the page and you will see exactly the same figure.
Formula used
Keyword Difficulty Estimator is computed by the formula below, using the inputs you provide.
Inputs used: Monthly search volume, Competition / paid difficulty (0–100).
Worked example
Take the default example — monthly search volume of 12000, competition / paid difficulty (0–100) of 60:
- Difficulty score (0–100): 46
- Verdict: Medium
- Realistic months to rank: 13
- note: a focused page can rank within months
Frequently asked questions
- Is the Keyword Difficulty Estimator free?
- Yes. There is no signup, no usage limit and no watermark — the calculator runs entirely in your browser.
- Does the Keyword Difficulty Estimator store or send my data?
- No. Every calculation happens locally in the page, so the numbers you type are never uploaded or logged.
- Does it work on a phone and offline?
- Yes — the page is a single lightweight file that adapts to any screen size. Once it has loaded it keeps working without a network connection.
- What inputs does the Keyword Difficulty Estimator need?
- Monthly search volume, Competition / paid difficulty (0–100). Change any of them and the result updates instantly.