Free SEO Tool · by overrank
Free Headline Analyzer
Your headline determines whether anyone clicks. Get it wrong and the best content in the world dies unread. This tool scores any headline 0-100 against the levers that actually drive click-through rate: specificity, emotional pull, ideal length, scannability, and payoff clarity.
Paste a headline. We return a score, a breakdown of power words, emotional words, and dead weight, plus 3 specific suggestions and 2 stronger rewrites you can use directly. Powered by Claude. Free, no signup, 30 analyses per browser per day.
✦ This is 1 of 30+ things overrank automates
Every article overrank publishes ships with a headline that scored 80+ on the same rubric.
We do not publish weak headlines. They cost you traffic and we measure ourselves on traffic.
No credit card · takes 60 seconds
Frequently asked questions
What makes a high-scoring headline?
Five things: specificity (numbers, named entities, exact outcomes), emotional pull (curiosity, urgency, or strong benefit), scannability (short words first, important words within the first 5), ideal length (50-60 chars for SERPs, 60-80 for social), and clear payoff (the reader knows what they get if they click).
What is the difference between power words and emotional words?
Power words are specific verbs that imply action or outcome ('proven', 'guaranteed', 'eliminated', 'unlocked'). Emotional words trigger an immediate gut reaction ('shocking', 'simple', 'unbelievable', 'finally'). Both work, but combining them is where headlines really pop.
How is this different from CoSchedule or other headline analyzers?
Most legacy analyzers run keyword-list matching against your headline — they look up your words in a list of 'power words' and count. This tool uses Claude to actually understand context and meaning. So 'eliminated' scores higher than 'reduced' even though both are valid power verbs, because Claude judges them in context.
Should I always pick a 'high CTR' headline?
Not necessarily. Clickbait can score high CTR but tank retention and trust. Aim for the highest score that still accurately represents your content — your bounce rate will reward you. If a high-scoring suggestion feels like a lie, ignore it.
Can I use the suggested rewrites for free?
Yes — anything this tool generates is yours to use however you want. No attribution required. No royalties. No license. We charge $0 because we want you to come back and try more tools.