Heading Checker (H1-H6 Tag Analyzer)

Why headings matter for SEO and readers

Headings (<h1> to <h6>) give a page its structure, like chapters and sections in a book. They help readers scan the page to find what they need, they help screen reader users jump between sections, and they help search engines understand the main topic and subtopics. A clear heading structure is a basic sign of a well-organized page.

This heading checker extracts every heading from a page and shows:

• the count of each level, from H1 to H6
• an indented outline, so you can see the structure at a glance
• warnings for no H1 or more than one H1
• warnings for skipped levels, such as jumping from H2 straight to H4
• empty headings and very long top-level headings

How to check your headings

1. Enter the page URL and click Check headings, or paste the HTML in the second tab.
2. Read the summary checks at the top.
3. Scroll through the outline. Does it read like a sensible table of contents?
4. Fix any issues in your page editor and check again.

Heading best practices

• Use one H1 that clearly states the topic of the page and includes your main keyword. It is usually the visible page title.
• Use H2s for main sections and H3s for points inside those sections. Keep the order logical.
• Do not skip levels just to get a smaller font. Change the size with CSS instead.
• Write descriptive headings. "Our Services" is fine, but "Emergency Plumbing Services in Dallas" tells readers and Google much more.
• Do not use headings for styling things like phone numbers or slogans in the footer.

Google has said that multiple H1s will not break your SEO, but one clear H1 remains the clearest structure for both people and machines. The W3C headings tutorial explains the accessibility side.

Many WordPress themes add extra headings in sidebars and footers, such as "Recent Posts" in an H2 or H3. The outline makes these easy to spot.

Check the rest of your on-page SEO with the Meta Tag Checker, the Image Alt Checker and the full Website SEO Audit.

Headings and featured snippets

Clear headings can also help you win featured snippets and People Also Ask spots in Google. Write some H2s as the real questions people search for, then answer each one directly in the first sentence below it. Check the rest of the page with the Keyword Density Checker and the Website SEO Audit.

A good heading structure, by example

Think of headings as the table of contents of your page. Here is a clean outline for a service page:

`` H1: SEO Services in Faisalabad H2: What our SEO service includes H3: Technical SEO audit H3: On-page optimisation H3: Local SEO and Google Business Profile H2: Our process H2: Pricing H2: Frequently asked questions ``

Each H2 is a main section, and each H3 belongs to the H2 above it. A reader who only skims the headings still understands the whole page.

Heading mistakes the checker reveals

1. No H1 at all. Often the theme turns the page title into a plain styled paragraph.
2. Several H1 tags. A logo, slider text and widget titles are sometimes all marked as H1.
3. Skipped levels. Going from H2 straight to H4 breaks the outline for screen readers.
4. Headings used for styling. Making text big by turning it into an H3, even though it is not a section title.
5. Empty headings. Tags with no text, often left behind by page builders.
6. Generic headings like "Welcome" or "Read more", which tell neither readers nor search engines anything.

Headings and accessibility

People who use screen readers often jump from heading to heading to find what they need, just like sighted readers skim. A logical heading order is part of the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative guidance on headings. Good structure therefore helps visitors with disabilities and also makes your content easier for search engines to understand.

How to write better headings

• Be specific. "How much does a website cost in Pakistan?" beats "Pricing info".
• Use your keywords naturally in the H1 and in some H2s, but never force them into every heading.
• Answer questions. Headings phrased as questions often match what people search for, and the paragraph below can be picked as a featured snippet.
• Keep them short. Most good headings are under 70 characters.
• Keep the H1 close to the title tag, so Google is less likely to rewrite your title in search.

Fixing headings in WordPress and page builders

In the block editor, select the heading block and choose the level from the toolbar. In Elementor, Divi and similar builders, each heading widget has an "HTML tag" setting; change decorative headings to div or p. If your theme adds an extra H1 for the site name, a theme setting or a small template change usually fixes it. After the changes, run the checker again and then review the page with the Website SEO Audit. To check how your text reads, use the Word Counter for length and the Keyword Density Checker for focus.

Last updated: October 25, 2026