Heading Checker

Review the heading outline in a page’s HTML

Use this heading tag checker to see a public page’s H1 through H6 headings in order. It helps you spot empty headings and unexpected jumps, then review whether the outline makes sense to people scanning the page. Start with the main topic and follow the sections beneath it: each heading should help a visitor understand what comes next.

A practical review

• Enter the public page URL and run the check.
• Read the outline from top to bottom. Confirm each heading introduces the section that follows.
• Investigate flagged empty headings or level jumps in the page editor or template.
• Make changes only after checking the page’s purpose and reading order, then review the updated page.

For instance, a service page could use one descriptive page heading followed by headings for the process, service area and common questions. A subheading under the process section should express that hierarchy in the document outline. Headings are useful for structure and navigation, but this checker does not decide whether a heading is relevant, and a finding by itself does not establish a ranking problem. Multiple H1 elements are not automatically an SEO error; interpret them in the context of the HTML and page content.

Limits to keep in mind

The tool inspects source HTML returned for the URL. It may not see content inserted later by JavaScript, and it does not audit the full site, assess accessibility conformance, or judge the quality of the writing. If the outline looks incomplete, compare the returned result with the rendered page and ask the site owner how the template creates headings. For a broader one-page signal review, continue with the On-Page SEO Checker.

Frequently asked questions

How many H2 headings should a page have? There is no fixed ideal count. Use as many as needed to divide meaningful sections without fragmenting the page; see our H2 heading guide.

Does a heading-level jump always mean something is broken? It is a review cue, not a verdict. Some templates or page patterns need context before you change their structure.

What should I check next? Review how header tags structure a page, then inspect the actual page before editing. Email unlock reveals the report on this page; Download PDF appears afterward. The report is not emailed, and marketing consent is optional.