Heading tag checker (H1-H6)
Paste a page URL and see the H1 to H6 count, the title hierarchy and the problems that hurt SEO. Right in your browser, no sign up.
Everything about heading structure
Headings (the <h1> to <h6> tags) are the skeleton of a page. They show readers, Google and AIs how the content is organized, from the main title down to the subtopics. A clear title hierarchy improves reading, SEO and the odds of the page being cited in AI answers.
What heading structure is
Each page has a main title in the <h1> and subtitles in <h2>, <h3> and so on down to <h6>. The <h1> sums up what the whole page is about, the <h2> tags open the sections and the <h3> tags detail points inside each section. It works like the table of contents of a book.
Why hierarchy matters for SEO
- Context for Google: headings tell the search engine the theme of each block and help it rank for the right terms.
- Scannable reading: most people skim the titles before reading, and a good hierarchy keeps the reader engaged.
- Snippets for AI: ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google's AI Overview use well marked sections to extract and cite answers.
Heading best practices
| Practice | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| A single H1 per page | Defines the central topic without ambiguity for search engines and readers |
| Hierarchy without skips | Going from H2 to H4 confuses the structure; go H2, then H3, then H4 |
| Descriptive headings | Titles with the keyword and the meaning of the section beat "Introduction" |
| No empty heading | A title tag with no text says nothing and hurts accessibility |
Headings and accessibility
Screen readers navigate through the list of headings to jump straight to the wanted section. When the hierarchy is clean and skip free, people using assistive technology find the content with ease. Here accessibility and SEO go hand in hand.
Heading questions
Is the checker free?
Yes, free and no sign up. Paste the URL and get the heading structure and the problems instantly.
How many H1 should a page have?
Only one. The H1 represents the main topic of the page; multiple H1 tags make the central theme ambiguous for search engines and readers.
What is a level skip?
It is jumping from an H2 straight to an H4 without an H3 in between. The hierarchy should step down one level at a time to stay clear.
Do headings affect ranking?
Yes, indirectly. They give Google context about each section and improve the reading experience, which helps the page perform.
Can I repeat the same word across headings?
You can, naturally. Avoid repeating the exact title; prefer descriptive titles that set each section apart.
Is my data stored?
The check runs on demand and the page content is not stored.
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