Readability Score Checker

Measure how easy English text is to read with Flesch Reading Ease, Flesch Kincaid Grade, Gunning Fog and Coleman Liau scores.

Runs on your device

Result

Results appear here as you type.

What it does

Clear writing gets read. Paste a paragraph to see standard readability scores and the average sentence length, the easiest single thing to improve.

How to use it

  1. Paste at least a few sentences of English.
  2. Read the scores.
  3. Shorten long sentences and recheck.

Example

The example fills in realistic values and runs the tool. Select Try an example above to see it.

When it helps

  • Simplifying website copy.
  • Checking reports for a general audience.
  • Improving documentation.

Questions

What is a good score?

For web content, Flesch Reading Ease of 60 or above and a grade level around 8 suit most readers.

How accurate is syllable counting?

It uses a standard heuristic, accurate for most words but occasionally off by one on unusual words. Scores are a guide, not a verdict.

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