Free Headline Analyzer
The headline decides whether an editor opens your press release and whether a searcher clicks your article. This analyzer scores your headline out of 100 and tells you exactly what to change.
It checks length, word count, whether you use a specific action verb instead of “announces”, numbers, strong words, hype and ALL-CAPS, passive voice and readability. It also shows a Google-style preview so you can see where a long title will be cut off. Switch between Press release and Blog post, because the ideal length is different for each.
Results update as you type. Nothing leaves your browser.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long should a press release headline be?
Aim for roughly 60 to 100 characters. That is long enough to say what happened and who did it, while the most important words still appear in the first 60 characters that search engines usually show.
Why should I avoid “announces” in a headline?
“Announces” tells the reader nothing about the news. A specific verb such as opens, raises, launches or hires states the actual event and makes the headline more useful to editors.
Do numbers really help a headline?
Usually, yes. Amounts, counts, percentages and dates make a headline concrete and easier to trust, which tends to improve opens and clicks.
Is my headline stored?
No. The analysis runs in your browser and nothing is sent to a server.