Readability Checker

Check how easy your text is to read for your audience: Flesch reading ease, grade level, sentence lengths, passive voice, complex words, paragraph length, adverbs and transition words, plus the sentences to simplify first.

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How to use the Readability Checker

  1. 1

    Paste your text or enter a page URL, and pick your audience.

  2. 2

    Click Check readability.

  3. 3

    Simplify the sentences listed, starting with the hardest.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a good Flesch reading ease score?

For most websites aim for 60 or higher (plain English). Scores of 70+ are easy for almost everyone. Technical content can be lower.

Does readability affect SEO?

Not directly, but easy-to-read pages keep visitors longer and answer questions faster, which helps conversions and the signals search engines watch.

What grade level should I write at?

Grade 7 to 8 suits most audiences. Even experts prefer simple text when they are reading on a screen.

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