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H1 Checker

Checks the page has an H1 heading and flags pages that use more than one.

What this tool checks

  • H1 heading present

    Checks the page has at least one non-empty <h1>.

    Why it matters: The H1 is the main on-page heading and helps users and search engines understand the primary topic of the page.

    If it fails: Add a single, descriptive <h1> that reflects the page’s main topic.

    Source: developers.google.com/search/docs/appearance/structured-headings

  • Single H1 heading

    Checks the page does not use multiple <h1> elements.

    Why it matters: Multiple H1s are allowed by the HTML spec, but a single clear H1 keeps the page’s topic unambiguous. Modern search engines tolerate more than one.

    If it fails: Prefer one <h1> per page; demote the others to <h2>/<h3>.

    Source: developers.google.com/search/docs/appearance/structured-headings

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