Free Amazon KDP Keyword Checker
Check estimated Amazon search volume, total competing titles, average book price, and competitive difficulty for any book keyword.
How to use this kdp keyword checker
- Enter any book topic, genre keyword, or phrase into the search box (e.g., 'habit tracker journal', 'cozy fantasy romance').
- Click 'Check Keyword' to view estimated monthly search volume and competing book count.
- Review the competition difficulty indicator and average competitor pricing.
- Discover related search suggestions that Amazon auto-completes for active book shoppers.
The Golden Rule of KDP Keyword Selection
A profitable Amazon KDP keyword has two essential qualities: high search demand from real readers, and low to moderate competition from other publishers. If a phrase has 10,000 monthly searches but 50,000 established competitors with thousands of reviews, ranking on page one organically is nearly impossible for a new author without significant ad spend. Target keywords with 500 to 3,000 monthly searches and fewer than 1,000 competing books.
How to Use the 7 KDP Backend Keyword Slots
Amazon gives authors 7 backend keyword boxes with up to 50 characters each. You should not repeat words already in your title, subtitle, or author name, as Amazon's search indexer already indexes those. Do not use commas or punctuation, avoid subjective claims like 'best book', and combine relevant long-tail search phrases naturally.
Front-Loading Keywords in Subtitles
Your subtitle is the strongest organic ranking signal on Amazon after your main title. Include your highest-volume primary keyword phrase in the subtitle naturally so that both Amazon's algorithm and prospective readers instantly know what your book delivers.
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