Keyword Difficulty, explained simply
A quick score from 0-100 that helps you understand how competitive a keyword is before you chase it. Higher scores usually mean stronger page-1 competition.
Keyword Difficulty
Medium61
/100
"logo design"
Page-1 entry bar: ~120 reviews • 4.9 rating
Medium difficulty usually means there is room to compete, but your gig needs solid proof and optimization.
How To Read It
A compact signal you can scan in seconds
The card is intentionally small so you can check competitiveness quickly while reviewing your rank movement, keyword choices, and next actions in the dashboard.
Easy
0-34
Faster wins, lower entry pressure.
Medium
35-69
Balanced opportunity and competition.
Hard
70-100
Stronger proof and positioning needed.
What it helps you do
Quickly compare keywords before spending time optimizing for them.
Set better expectations for ranking speed.
Pick smarter opportunities based on your current gig strength.
How to use it (simple rule)
Start with lower or medium difficulty keywords where you can compete now, then move up as your gig gets stronger (reviews, conversion, and trust signals).
Use this score together with your actual rank movement in the dashboard. Difficulty tells you the competition level; your rank trend tells you whether your changes are working.
A few things to remember
It is a helpful estimate, not a guarantee. Rankings can still change based on many factors.
The best use of this feature is decision-making: where to focus next and what expectations to set.