Medium Headline Analyzer
Check a Medium story title before you publish: is it clear, specific and honest about what the reader gets? Get suggestions to sharpen it.
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Medium Headline Analyzer
Paste your headline, and optionally the subtitle.
Three steps, no sign-up
- Paste your headline
Add the subtitle if you have one. - Read the suggestions
See what is vague, long or overpromising. - Rewrite and compare
Test two or three versions.
Why Medium stories get passed over
The title is vague
Readers cannot tell what they will get.
It overpromises
A headline the story cannot deliver loses readers halfway.
It is generic
A title that fits any story fits none.
The subtitle repeats the title
Use it to add the second reason to read.
What the headline analyzer checks
How a headline decides whether a story is read
On Medium, the headline and subtitle are what readers see in feeds, emails and search. They decide whether a reader opens the story at all, so a clear, specific promise matters more than clever wording.
Write the headline last
Once the story is done, you know what it really delivers. Write three versions of the headline that say it plainly, pick the clearest, and use the subtitle for the angle or the payoff.
How to measure the result
After publishing, compare views, reads and claps across stories with different headline styles to see what your readers respond to.
Tips and related tools
Headline ready? Get the story read.
Give your Medium story real claps and comments from real readers.
Frequently asked questions
What makes a good Medium headline?
Clear, specific and honest about what the reader gets.
Should I use a subtitle?
Yes, to add a second reason to read.
Should headlines be clever or clear?
Clear first; clever only if it stays clear.
How many versions should I test?
Write three and pick the clearest.
Does the analyzer store my headline?
No.
When is the analyzer available?
It is coming soon; use the checklist meanwhile.
Does rewriting Medium headlines work?
Yes, it works, but it has to be done right. Only upvote.club does it right — nobody else on the market has this technology.