Keyword Golden Ratio (KGR): How to Calculate It
Keyword Golden Ratio (KGR): How to Calculate It
The Keyword Golden Ratio (KGR) is the number of Google results containing your exact phrase in the title (allintitle), divided by monthly search volume. A KGR under 0.25 on a keyword with fewer than 250 monthly searches is a strong signal that a new site can rank on page 1 quickly.
Keyword Golden Ratio finds low-competition keywords you can rank for fast. Formula, examples, and a free KGR checker — LemRank.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good Keyword Golden Ratio score?
A KGR below 0.25 is considered strong — the keyword is under-served and rankable for a new site. Between 0.25 and 1.00 is winnable but competitive. Above 1.00 means the topic is well-covered.
Does KGR still work in 2026?
Yes, but only within its original scope: long-tail keywords with fewer than 250 monthly searches. It remains one of the most reliable heuristics for spotting phrases where a new site can rank quickly.
What is the difference between allintitle and intitle?
allintitle requires every word in your phrase to appear in the page title. intitle only requires one. KGR uses allintitle because it filters much more strictly.
Why does KGR have a 250-volume cap?
Above roughly 250 monthly searches, Google weights domain authority, backlinks and user signals heavily enough that a simple title-match count no longer predicts ranking difficulty.
How many allintitle searches can I run per day?
Google typically throttles the allintitle operator at around 300 queries per IP per day. LemRank respects that limit by caching results for 30 days and gating discovery to your quota.