How it works
- Enter any keyword or phrase (for example
buy running shoes online). - The tool scans for intent signals — questions, modifiers, brands and action words.
- It weighs those signals against known patterns for each intent category.
- You get a clear intent label with the reasoning and confidence behind it.
What it shows
- Primary intent — informational, navigational, commercial or transactional.
- Signal breakdown — the exact words that pointed to that intent.
- Informational cues — how, what, why, guide and tutorial markers.
- Commercial cues — best, top, review and comparison language.
- Transactional cues — buy, price, cheap, deal and order terms.
- Navigational cues — brand or product names that target a specific site.
- Recommended page type — the format most likely to match the intent.
Common use cases
- Choosing page type — decide between a blog post, product page or landing page.
- Filtering a keyword list — separate buyers from researchers fast.
- Diagnosing mismatches — see why a page ranks but does not convert.
- Prioritizing targets — focus on intents that fit your funnel stage.
Example
Analyze best wireless headphones under 100 and the tool flags it as commercial — driven by best and under 100 — signaling a comparison or buying-guide page rather than a definition article.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Search Intent tool free?
Yes — completely free with no signup and no limits. Classify as many keywords as you like.
How accurate is the classification?
It is based on proven linguistic signal patterns, which match real intent for the large majority of queries. For ambiguous terms, confirm by checking what currently ranks in a real search.
How does intent fit into my workflow?
Generate ideas with the Keyword Research tool, classify them here, then group the rest with the Topic Research & Content Ideas tool. Learn the categories in our search intent guide.