Free SEO checker
Audit any page's on-page SEO in seconds. Get a 0-100 score, 16 checks across five categories, and a prioritized list of fixes - including an AI search readiness check most tools skip.
16 on-page checks across SEO basics, technical, schema & AI readiness. No signup.
What this SEO checker analyzes
This free on-page SEO checker fetches your page and inspects the HTML signals search engines actually read when they decide how to rank it. It runs 16 checks across five categories, gives you a 0-100 score and an A-F grade, and - most importantly - hands you a prioritized list of fixes ranked by impact and effort so you know what to do first. Unlike most free checkers, it also scores your AI search readiness: whether ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews can easily extract and cite your content. Free, no signup, no limits.
On-page basics
Title tag, meta description, a single descriptive H1, and a logical heading structure - the elements that tell Google what your page is about.
Content & links
Content depth, image alt text, and internal linking - signals of usefulness that help both crawlers and readers.
Technical SEO
HTTPS, canonical tag, indexability (accidental noindex), language attribute, and a responsive mobile viewport for mobile-first indexing.
Schema & AI readiness
JSON-LD structured data plus an answer-engine optimization (AEO) check for how citable your page is in AI search.
How to do an on-page SEO check (step by step)
You can run a complete on-page audit of a page in under 20 minutes. Use the tool above for the scan, then work through these six steps:
- Scan the page. Enter the URL to get your score and the 16-signal breakdown.
- Fix the title and meta description. Title 30-60 characters with the keyword near the front; description 140-155 characters with a clear reason to click.
- Get the headings right. Use exactly one H1 for the topic, then break the body into descriptive H2s and H3s.
- Strengthen content and internal links. Fully answer the search intent and add contextual internal links to related and conversion pages.
- Confirm technical signals. Verify HTTPS, a correct canonical, no accidental noindex, a lang attribute, and a responsive viewport.
- Add schema and AI-readiness. Add JSON-LD and an FAQ section with concise answers so search engines and AI assistants can cite you.
Why on-page SEO still matters in 2026
On-page SEO is the part of search optimization you fully control. You can't make competitors stop building links, and you can't dictate Google's algorithm - but you can make every page unmistakably clear about what it offers and who it's for. That clarity is what earns rankings, clicks, and now AI citations.
Organic search drives the majority of trackable website traffic for most businesses, and the first organic result captures a far larger share of clicks than anything below it (Backlinko CTR study). A page that's missing a title, buries its H1, or accidentally ships a noindex tag simply can't compete - no matter how good the content is.
Two shifts make on-page work even more valuable now. First, mobile-first indexing means Google evaluates the mobile version of your page, so a missing viewport or unreadable layout is a ranking problem, not just a UX one. Second, AI Overviews and assistants increasingly answer questions by quoting well-structured pages. Pages with clear headings, concise answers, FAQ sections, and schema are the ones that get cited - a discipline sometimes called Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) or Generative Engine Optimization (GEO).
The on-page SEO ranking factors this tool checks
- Title tag - the strongest on-page relevance signal and your headline in search results. See Google's title link guidance.
- Meta description - doesn't directly rank you, but a compelling one lifts click-through rate.
- H1 and heading structure - one clear H1 plus logical H2/H3s help both readers and extraction by AI.
- Content depth - enough genuinely useful content to satisfy the search intent.
- Image alt text - wins image search traffic and improves accessibility.
- Internal links - spread authority and help crawlers find your other pages.
- Canonical tag - prevents duplicate URLs from splitting your ranking signals.
- Indexability - an accidental noindex is one of the most common and costly SEO mistakes.
- HTTPS and mobile viewport - confirmed ranking and mobile-first indexing signals.
- Structured data and AI readiness - JSON-LD schema and answer-led structure that earn rich results and AI citations.
For deeper background, see Google's SEO Starter Guide and Moz's on-page factors guide.
How this free SEO checker compares
Most free SEO checkers either limit you to a couple of checks per day or hide the score behind an email signup - and almost none check whether your page is ready for AI search. This one shows everything instantly.
| What you get | This tool | Typical free checker | Paid SEO suite |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-page score & grade | Yes - 16 checks | Often limited | Yes |
| Fixes ranked by impact | Yes | Rarely | Sometimes |
| AI search readiness check | Yes | No | Emerging |
| Score shown instantly | Yes | Often email-gated | Yes |
| Cost | Free, no signup | Free or freemium | $99-$500+/mo |
On-page SEO checklist (2026)
| Check | Why it matters | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Unique title, 30-60 chars | Top relevance signal and your SERP headline | Critical |
| Indexable (no stray noindex) | A noindex tag removes the page from Google entirely | Critical |
| Single descriptive H1 | Defines the page topic for search and AI | High |
| Meta description 140-155 chars | Drives click-through from the results page | High |
| Canonical tag | Prevents duplicate-content signal splitting | High |
| Mobile viewport + HTTPS | Mobile-first indexing and a trust/ranking signal | High |
| JSON-LD structured data | Unlocks rich results and AI citations | Medium |
| FAQ / answer-led structure | Makes the page citable in AI Overviews | Medium |
How to read your SEO score
80-100 (A/B): Strong on-page foundation. Focus on content depth, topical authority, and earning links to climb for competitive terms.
65-79 (C): Workable but leaking opportunities. Close the gaps in schema, internal linking, or meta tags first.
50-64 (D): Multiple ranking factors need attention. Start with title, indexability, and H1, then technical signals.
Below 50 (F): Core on-page elements are missing or broken. Fix the critical items (title, noindex, HTTPS, viewport) before anything else.
Sample check: a service business homepage
| Category | Score | Issue found |
|---|---|---|
| On-page basics | 67/100 | Title 74 chars, two H1s |
| Content & links | 50/100 | ~220 words, no internal links |
| Technical SEO | 90/100 | All good; HTTPS + viewport set |
| Social sharing | 50/100 | Partial Open Graph, no Twitter Card |
| Schema & AI readiness | 25/100 | No JSON-LD, no FAQ structure |
| Overall | 61/100 | Fix content depth & schema first |
SEO checker for agencies and freelancers
If you run SEO for clients, this tool is a fast way to scope work and qualify prospects. It's free with no usage limits, so you can audit as many pages as you need during sales calls, onboarding, or monthly reporting.
- Pre-fill a check by URL. Append
?url=example.com/pageto this page to load a client's audit instantly, then copy the result link into a proposal or report. - Lead with the priority fixes. The ranked fix list turns a raw audit into a clear, sellable action plan a client understands in seconds.
- Use the AI readiness check to start the conversation about AEO/GEO - a service most competitors aren't selling yet.
Need to audit hundreds of pages, build a white-label dashboard, or wire SEO data into your own reporting? That's exactly the kind of internal tooling we build - talk to our engineers.
Frequently asked questions
- What is an on-page SEO checker?
- It fetches a page and analyzes the HTML signals search engines use - title, meta description, headings, content, links, canonical, indexability, schema, and mobile readiness - then returns a score and prioritized fixes.
- Is this SEO checker really free?
- Yes - completely free, no signup, no credit card, no daily limit. Your full score, all 16 checks, and the fix list show instantly and are never email-gated.
- What on-page factors does it check?
- 16 checks across on-page basics, content and links, technical SEO, social sharing, and schema and AI readiness.
- How is on-page SEO different from technical and off-page SEO?
- On-page covers a single page's content and HTML; technical covers site-wide crawlability and speed; off-page covers backlinks and mentions. This tool focuses on on-page and the technical signals visible in the HTML.
- What is a good SEO score?
- 80-100 (A/B) is strong, 65-79 (C) is workable, 50-64 (D) needs attention, and below 50 (F) means core elements are missing. The score reflects on-page signals only - rankings also depend on content, links, and competition.
- Does on-page SEO help with AI search?
- Yes. AI engines extract answers from well-structured pages. Clear headings, concise answers, FAQ sections, and JSON-LD schema increase the odds you're cited - which is why this tool includes an AI readiness check.
- How often should I run a check?
- Whenever you publish or edit a page, after a redesign or migration, and at least quarterly on your most important pages, to catch regressions like a broken canonical or a stray noindex.
- Can agencies use this for clients?
- Yes, with no usage limits. Pre-fill a check with ?url=, share the result link, and turn the prioritized fixes into a scoped proposal.
Keep improving your search visibility
A score is a starting point. Once you've worked your top fixes, go deeper with these tools and guides:
- SERP snippet preview - see how your title and description look in Google before you publish.
- DNS lookup - check the A, MX, TXT, and NS records behind any domain.
- .htaccess redirect generator - create safe 301 redirects when you change URLs.
- Meta tag & Open Graph checker - preview exactly how your title and description render in search and social.
- AI search visibility checker - audit how ready your whole site is for ChatGPT, Perplexity, and AI Overviews.
- Website speed test - Core Web Vitals and performance, a confirmed ranking factor.
- Schema markup generator - create the JSON-LD this checker looks for.
- Local SEO audit - if you serve a local area, check your local search signals too.
For authoritative background, see Google's SEO Starter Guide and Moz's Beginner's Guide to SEO.
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