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H1-H6 Heading Checker

Check your page's heading structure: H1 presence, hierarchy, and the number of headings at each level

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Why H1-H6 Headings Matter

H1-H6 headings form the structure of an HTML document. Search engines use them to understand the topic and content hierarchy on a page. Proper heading structure helps Google better index and rank the page.

What This Tool Checks

  • H1 presence — the main page heading must be present
  • H1 count — there should be exactly one H1 per page
  • Hierarchy — headings should follow sequentially (H1 → H2 → H3), without skipping levels
  • First heading — H1 should be the first heading on the page
  • H2 subheadings — presence of subheadings for content structure
  • Overall structure — count of headings at each level

Heading Usage Rules

  • H1 — one per page, describes the main topic
  • H2 — page sections, subordinate to H1
  • H3-H6 — subsections within H2, H3, and so on
  • Don't skip levels: H2 should follow H1, not H3

Common Mistakes

  • Missing H1 — the search engine can't determine the main page topic
  • Multiple H1 tags — unclear which is the main one
  • Skipping levels (H1 → H3) — broken logical structure
  • Headings used only for styling — H tags should reflect content structure, not font size

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you use multiple H1 tags? ▶
Technically HTML5 allows it, but for SEO one H1 per page is recommended. Multiple H1 tags confuse search engines — making it harder to determine the main topic.
Should H1 match the title? ▶
Not necessarily. H1 and title are two different elements. Using different wording lets you cover more keywords. But they should be on the same topic.
Does heading order affect SEO? ▶
Yes. Search engines use heading hierarchy to understand content structure. If H4 follows directly after H1, the search engine sees a logic violation, which can negatively affect rankings.

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