Free email tool

Email spam word checker

Modern filters weigh sender reputation and recipient engagement far more than single words, but pushy phrasing, shouting and link-heavy bodies still make mail look like spam to people and filters. This checker flags those patterns so you can rewrite before you send.

6/ 100 copy score

20 words · 1 link

  • “act now”Reads as pressure language.
  • “last chance”Reads as pressure language.
  • “click here”Reads as vague call to action language.
  • “100% free”Reads as too good to be true language.
  • “risk-free”Reads as too good to be true language.
  • “free gift”Reads as too good to be true language.
  • “dear friend”Reads as impersonal language.
  • “not spam”Reads as suspicious language.
  • ALL CAPS words2 shouted words: LAST, CHANCE.
  • Caps in the subjectCapitalised words in the subject look like shouting in the inbox list.
  • Repeated exclamation marksUse one at most, and none in the subject.
  • Link shortenerPublic shorteners hide the destination and are often abused by spammers.
  • No unsubscribe textMarketing mail needs a visible unsubscribe link (CAN-SPAM, GDPR, Gmail/Yahoo bulk sender rules).

How to use the email spam word checker

  1. 1Paste your subject. Add the subject line exactly as recipients will see it.
  2. 2Paste the body. Add the plain text of the message, including links.
  3. 3Read the flags. Each flagged phrase, capitalisation or punctuation issue comes with a plain explanation.
  4. 4Rewrite and re-check. Edit the copy and watch the score update as you type.

Questions

Will removing spam words guarantee inbox placement?

No. Authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC), sender reputation and whether recipients open, reply or complain matter much more. The checker only catches copy patterns that hurt trust.

Which words does it flag?

Common pressure, money and too-good-to-be-true phrases such as "act now", "risk-free" or "100% free", plus ALL CAPS words, repeated exclamation marks and a high link count.

Is my email text uploaded?

No. The check runs in your browser and nothing is sent or stored.

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