Free Search Intent Classifier
Paste a keyword list and group it by search intent in seconds, with a confidence level and the type of page each group needs.
Search Intent Classifier: Paste a keyword list and group it by search intent in seconds, with a confidence level and the type of page each group needs. It is free, needs no sign-up and runs in your browser. How to use it: 1) paste up to 500 keywords, one per line; 2) add your brand terms and the places you serve; 3) click Classify, review the intent groups and download the CSV. Search intent is the goal behind a query. This tool uses a transparent rule set instead of a black box.
How the search intent classifier works
Search intent is the goal behind a query. This tool uses a transparent rule set instead of a black box. Each keyword is checked against lists of modifier words, and every match adds points to an intent.
- Informational: how, what, why, guide, tips, examples.
- Commercial: best, top, review, vs, compare, alternatives.
- Transactional: buy, price, cost, cheap, deal, order, book, hire, quote.
- Local: near me, open now, directions, ZIP codes and the place names you enter.
- Navigational: login, official site, contact and the brand terms you enter.
Local signals win when present, because the results page will show a map pack. Brand terms make a keyword navigational unless it also contains buying or comparison words.
Confidence
High means the top intent leads clearly. Medium means it leads by a small margin. Low means a tie or no modifier at all. Short head terms with no modifier are often mixed intent.
Limitations
The tool reads only the words in each keyword. It does not use search volume, difficulty or live results, and it does not invent those numbers. Google decides intent from what people click, so always check the live results page for your most important keywords before planning content.
Search Intent Classifier FAQs
What are the main types of search intent?
The common types are informational (learning), navigational (finding a specific site), commercial (comparing options), transactional (ready to buy or book) and local (looking for a nearby business). Many keywords mix two types, which is why this tool also shows a secondary intent when it finds one.
Why does search intent matter for SEO?
Google ranks the type of page that best matches what searchers want. A how-to guide rarely ranks for a buy keyword, and a product page rarely ranks for a what is query. Matching your page type to the intent is often the fastest way to improve rankings for an existing page.
How accurate is rule-based intent classification?
It is a fast first pass. Keywords with clear modifiers such as how to, best, price or near me are usually classified correctly. Short head terms with no modifier are marked low confidence because their intent depends on the results page. Check those manually by searching them in a private window.
Does this tool show search volume or keyword difficulty?
No. Real volume and difficulty data come from paid databases, and we will not show made up numbers. Use this tool to organise your list by intent, then check volumes in Google Keyword Planner or Search Console for the groups that matter most to your business.
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