Keyword Cannibalization Checker

Keyword cannibalisation happens when two or more of your pages rank for the same query and split clicks and signals. Paste a Search Console export with query and page columns to see the queries that appear on more than one URL.

Cannibalisation is a diagnosis, not a penalty: sometimes two pages for one query is fine, but often it means a page needs merging or differentiating.

It runs entirely in your browser. Nothing you paste or upload is sent to a server or stored.

How to read the result and act on it

The output flags queries where more than one of your URLs earns impressions, so read it by query importance. Start with queries that have meaningful impressions or clicks and sort the competing URLs by clicks and average position. If one page clearly leads and the other is a weak secondary result, strengthen the leader and consider a canonical, redirect or internal link adjustment. If both pages serve the same need, merge them into one stronger page and 301 the other. If they serve different intents, rewrite titles, headings and anchor text so each page has a distinct target. Re-export the data after a few weeks to see whether one URL now consistently owns the query.

Common mistakes to avoid

A common mistake is treating every query shared by two URLs as a problem. A homepage and a category page may both appear for a brand search, and that is normal. Judge by intent and by whether the pages answer the same need. Another error is deleting a page just because it appears in the report, which can throw away links and traffic; check backlinks and clicks before merging. Do not rely on position averages alone, since an average can hide a page that swaps with another day to day. Also avoid fixing symptoms with noindex when the real issue is two pages with overlapping purpose.

Is keyword cannibalisation a penalty?

No. It is a pattern where your own pages compete. It can dilute clicks and make rankings unstable, but Google does not penalise it.

How do I fix cannibalisation?

Decide the page that should win, then merge, redirect, re-target or internally link the others so each page has one clear job.

How do I find it in Search Console?

Export the Performance report with Query and Page dimensions, then look for queries that list more than one URL.

Can cannibalisation exist if both pages rank on page one?

Yes, and it can even be fine if both earn clicks for different reasons. It becomes a concern when the pages swap positions, split clicks evenly, or neither reaches the position one strong page could achieve.

Which export should I use from Search Console?

Export the Performance report with Queries and Pages dimensions for a date range of at least a few weeks. A longer range smooths out fluctuation, so you can see which pages consistently compete.

• GSC Query-to-Page Mapper: Group a Search Console export by page and show the top queries each URL earns.
• Keyword Clustering Tool: Group a keyword list into page-sized clusters, pick the primary keyword for each and export it to a spreadsheet.
• GSC Opportunity Finder: Rank queries and pages in positions 4 to 20 by potential extra clicks.

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