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Free heading extractor tool (H1 to H6).

Paste a URL and see the full heading outline, nested by level, with issues flagged. Copy it in one click.

  • Nested H1 to H6 outline
  • Flags missing H1 and skipped levels
  • Copy in one click

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Headings are how humans skim a page. They are also how Google and AI answer engines figure out the structure. A page with one clear H1 and a logical H2 to H4 hierarchy is easier to rank and easier to cite in AI answers.

This tool pulls every heading from any public URL, indents them by level, and flags common issues: no H1, multiple H1s, and skipped levels like H2 to H4.

Where this tool actually helps

  • Auditing a page you just published

    Extract the outline. If it does not read like a table of contents, restructure before promoting.

  • Reverse-engineering a competitor

    Pull the outline of the top-ranking page. It tells you which subtopics they cover that you missed.

  • Fixing a template-wide issue

    If your CMS uses H1 for a nav element, every page inherits the bug. This tool catches it in seconds.

How to read the result

Each level should read like a natural table of contents. H1 states what the page is. H2 sections group sub-topics. H3 sits inside H2, and so on.

Skipping from H2 to H4 is not a Google penalty, but it makes screen readers stumble and confuses AI engines that map document structure.

Common mistakes we see

  • Using multiple H1s per page. Keep it to one.
  • Using headings for visual styling. If it is not a section header, use a paragraph and CSS.
  • Repeating the H1 as the first H2. Google spots the redundancy and it wastes ranking real estate.
  • Vague headings like 'Overview' or 'More info'. Say what the section is about.

FAQs

Does Google penalise multiple H1s?
Google says it can handle them, but a single H1 is still the safer choice and it makes accessibility audits easier.
Should headings contain keywords?
Yes, when they fit naturally. Do not stuff. A clear heading that a human would write beats a keyword-loaded one.
Can this tool see headings added by JavaScript?
It fetches the raw HTML, so headings injected only via JavaScript may not appear. If the page relies on client-side rendering, treat results as a floor, not a ceiling.
Is the tool free?
Yes. Free, unlimited, no sign-up. If you want a human read, send us the URL.
Do you store the URLs?
No. We fetch and discard. Nothing is saved to a database.

A note from Nimitt

A tool gives you a number. A person tells you what to do with it. If you want a straight answer on your site, send it over. I read every one myself.