Readability Checker

Paste any text to get a Flesch reading-ease score, a Flesch-Kincaid grade level, and a clear breakdown of long sentences and complex words. See exactly who can comfortably read your writing, and what to simplify.

Analyse your text

Paste at least 10 words. Your score updates as you type.

Score guide

90 to 100 Very easy. Age 11 and under. Children's books.
80 to 90 Easy. Around 6th grade. Conversational writing.
70 to 80 Fairly easy. Around 7th grade. Good for the web.
60 to 70 Standard. Ages 13 to 15. Ideal for most readers.
50 to 60 Fairly difficult. Upper high school level.
30 to 50 Difficult. College level. Academic and legal writing.
0 to 30 Very difficult. Professional or technical documents.
Get the edge!

The sweet spot

Most successful blog posts and news articles score 60 to 70. Aim for sentences under 20 words and avoid unnecessary jargon.

Who uses this?

Teachers, content marketers, businesses simplifying copy, and students checking essays before submission.