A headline analyzer checks a title against measurable signals, such as length, format, numbers, power words, emotional words, sentiment, and filler words, so you can compare versions before you publish. RightBlogger’s free Headline Analyzer measures eight of those signals live as you type.
Sign in and an AI review adds a 0 to 100 score, a one-sentence verdict, three tips written for your exact headline, and rewrites you can swap in with one click.
It’s built for bloggers, content marketers, and SEOs who write a lot of titles and want a second opinion that shows its reasoning.
How to Use the Headline Analyzer
Step 1: Paste your headline
Type or paste a blog title, title tag, or post headline into the Headline field (up to 200 characters). The signal cards under the form update with every keystroke, so there’s no button to press.
Step 2: Add your topic and audience (optional)
The Topic / Audience box (up to 500 characters) tells the AI what the article covers and who it’s for. Only the AI tips and rewrites use it, so the signal checks ignore it.
One sentence is enough, for example “a guide for new bloggers who haven’t had any search traffic yet.”
Step 3: Read the signals
Check the Signals we noticed panel. Each card shows a measurement and a short hint, such as “Sweet spot” or “Aim for 55-65,” colored green when the signal is on target and amber or red when it needs work.
Step 4: Run the AI analysis
When you’re signed in, the AI review starts on its own shortly after you stop typing, once the headline is at least 12 characters long. You can also click Analyze with AI, or Re-analyze to get a fresh take on the same headline.
Each rewrite has a Use this button. Click it and the rewrite replaces your headline, so the signals and the AI review rerun on the new version.
What the Headline Analyzer Checks
The eight signal cards come from fixed rules in the tool’s code, not from AI. The same headline always gets the same readings.
- Length is the character count. The sweet spot is 55 to 65 characters, 50 to 70 still earns partial credit, and the hint asks you to trim anything over 70.
- Words is the word count, with 6 to 12 words as the target. A number like “7” counts as a word.
- Type detects a recognized format: list, how-to, question, why, what, or guide. Anything else shows as Generic.
- Number checks for any digit, and a year like 2026 counts.
- Power Words matches a curated list that includes “proven,” “ultimate,” “essential,” and “secret.”
- Emotional matches a separate list of feeling words such as “love,” “afraid,” “surprising,” and “heartwarming.”
- Sentiment reads positive, negative, or neutral depending on whether positive or negative words outnumber the other.
- Common Words is the share of filler words like “the,” “a,” “of,” and “your.” Between 20% and 50% shows as Balanced.
Worked Example: Two Headlines Scored by the Rules
Behind the signal cards, the analyzer’s code has a 100-point rubric that weighs each signal. Running two versions of the same idea through it shows which edits actually move the number.
- Headline A: How to Get More Traffic to Your Blog
- Headline B: How to Get More Blog Traffic: 7 Proven Fixes for New Blogs
| Signal (max points) | Headline A | Headline B |
|---|---|---|
| Characters (15) | 36 characters: 6 | 58 characters: 15 |
| Words (10) | 8 words: 10 | 12 words: 10 |
| Format (15) | How-to: 15 | How-to: 15 |
| Number (10) | None: 0 | “7”: 10 |
| Power words (20) | None: 0 | proven, new: 20 |
| Emotional words (15) | None: 0 | None: 0 |
| Common words (15) | 63%: 8 | 33%: 15 |
| Sentiment (+5 or -3) | Neutral: 0 | Neutral: 0 |
| Rule-based total | 39 | 85 |
Headline A earns full credit for its how-to format and word count. But it sits 19 characters below the 55-character sweet spot, and 5 of its 8 words are filler (how, to, more, to, your), so the rubric gives it 39.
Headline B fixes both problems and adds a number and two power words, which lifts it to 85. Notice that “new” counts as a power word even though it describes the reader. The lists match words literally, without judging meaning.
Headline B still earns nothing for emotion, and that’s fine. Forcing in a feeling word to chase the last 15 points can push a headline toward clickbait, and the AI review is told to put clarity ahead of cleverness.
How the rubric relates to the score you see
The score at the top of the tool comes from the AI review, not from this rubric. The AI receives your headline, your topic notes, and the measured signals, plus scoring guidance that mirrors these rules and adds a clarity check, so its number can differ from the rule-based total.
The tool labels scores of 80 and up Excellent, 65 to 79 Good, 45 to 64 Okay, 25 to 44 Weak, and anything lower Poor.
Rules worth knowing before you tweak
- List format only counts when the headline starts with a numeral. “Seven Ways to Grow Your Blog” earns neither format nor number credit, while “7 Ways” earns both.
- A question earns format credit only when it starts with a question word (who, what, why, how, is, can, should, and similar) and ends with a question mark.
- Word lists match exact words. “Secret” scores as both a power word and an emotional word, while “secrets” scores as neither.
- Power words and emotional words stop adding points after two of each.
- A few power words also sit on the negative list. “Never” adds power-word points but tips the sentiment negative, which costs 3 points.
- Filler cuts both ways. 20% to 50% common words earns full credit, under 20% or 51% to 65% earns partial credit, and over 65% earns none.
What the AI Review Gives You
- A 0 to 100 score with its label, shown at the top of the results.
- A one-sentence verdict naming the headline’s biggest strength and biggest weakness.
- Three tips. The AI is instructed to name a specific problem in your headline and a concrete fix, not generic advice like “make it catchier.”
- Up to three rewrites under Rewrite Suggestions, sorted highest score first.
Rewrites the AI scores below your original are dropped. Some rounds show fewer than three, or a note that none beat your headline. When that happens, click Re-analyze for a fresh angle or add more detail to your topic notes.
The tool remembers results for your recent versions until you reload the page, so going back to an earlier headline shows its analysis instantly. If the AI takes longer than 30 seconds, you’ll be asked to click Re-analyze.
Headline Analyzer FAQs
Is the Headline Analyzer free?
Yes. The eight signal checks run in your browser with no account and no run limit. The AI score, tips, and rewrites need you to sign in to RightBlogger, and you can compare what each plan includes on the pricing page.
What is a good headline score?
In this tool, 65 or higher is labeled Good and 80 or higher is Excellent. Use the number to compare versions of the same headline rather than as a grade on its own.
The rules can’t tell whether a headline is accurate or matches what searchers want, so read the verdict and tips too.
How long should a blog headline be?
The analyzer aims for 55 to 65 characters and 6 to 12 words, and it flags anything over 70 characters. To see how a title actually displays in search results, paste it into the Google Preview tool.
Can it write headlines from scratch?
It rewrites the headline you give it. If you’re starting from a blank page, generate options with the Blog Post Title Generator, then paste your favorites here to compare them.
For title tags specifically, the Meta Title Generator suggests SEO-friendly versions you can score the same way.
Does it work for email subject lines or video titles?
You can paste any line, but the length targets and format checks are tuned for blog headlines and title tags. A short subject line will lose length points even when short is right for an inbox.
For those, lean on the AI tips and use the Topic / Audience box to say where the headline will appear.