Readability Checker

Paste your text below and click Analyze to get its Flesch Reading Ease score, grade level, and key counts.




About Readability Checker

This readability checker scores how easy your text is to read. It uses the Flesch reading ease scale. Scores run from 0 to 100. Higher scores mean easier reading. It also shows the matching US grade level. Grade 8 or lower suits most web readers. Long dense sentences drag your score down. Short clear sentences lift it up. It runs fully in JavaScript inside your browser. Scores update live as you type. Nothing is sent to any server. Your text never leaves your device. Writers use it to reach wider audiences. Teachers use it to level class texts. Bloggers use it before they publish. Clear text keeps every reader on the page.

How to use

  1. Paste your text into the large input box. Or type directly and watch scores update.
  2. Read your Flesch reading ease score. It updates live as you edit.
  3. Read the grade level shown beside it. Lower grades mean wider reach.
  4. Find the longest sentences in the list. They hurt your score most.
  5. Shorten those sentences first. Split one long sentence into two.
  6. Swap hard words for plain ones. Short common words help the most.
  7. Recheck after every edit. Watch the score climb.

Why use it

  • It is free and needs no signup. Use it as often as you like.
  • Scores update live as you type and feedback arrives instantly.
  • You write for a much wider audience. Clear text reaches more readers.
  • Clear text lifts reader engagement. People finish easy pages.
  • Your text stays private in the browser. Nothing is uploaded or stored.
  • Teachers and bloggers use it daily. It fits any writing routine.

Tips

  • Aim for 60 to 70 for general audiences. Higher scores suit younger readers.
  • Keep most sentences under 20 words. One idea per sentence works best.
  • Prefer short common words over rare ones. Plain words read faster.
  • Test a few samples from your page. One sample can mislead.
  • Read your text out loud before scoring. Awkward spots show up fast when spoken.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Flesch reading ease score

It is a readability score from 0 to 100. Higher scores mean easier reading for all. It counts sentence length and syllables. Most pros aim for scores above 60.

What score should I aim for

Aim for 60 to 70 for general audiences. Higher scores suit much younger readers best. Match the score to your readers. Test a few different samples before publishing.

What is a good grade level

Grade 8 or lower suits most web readers. Lower grades mean a wider reach. Keep wording simple when in doubt. Short common words help the most.

Does readability affect SEO

Clear text keeps your visitors reading much longer. Longer visits send positive engagement signals. Readable pages also earn more links. Google rewards happy and satisfied searchers.

How is the score calculated

It counts words per sentence and syllables per word. Longer sentences and harder words lower the score. The math runs live in your browser. No server is involved at all.

Is a perfect score of 100 realistic

Scores near 100 read like baby talk. Aim for your audience not the max. Technical topics score lower by nature. Balance clarity with real content.

Does it check grammar or spelling

This tool only measures readability scores. It will not flag typos or grammar slips. Use a separate checker for that job. Pair both tools for clean copy.

Paste your draft and watch the score live. Shorten and simplify as you go. Your readers will stay to the end. Good scores mean more people finish your page.