Readability Score Checker
Paste your text and find out how easy it is to read. Get Flesch Reading Ease, Flesch-Kincaid grade level, word and sentence counts, and clear advice on how to make your writing simpler.
Your text
How to use
- Paste your text into the box above.
- Press Check Readability.
- Read your scores and the plain-English explanation.
- Follow the improvement tips, edit your text, and check again.
Note: The formulas are standard English readability formulas. They measure sentence and word length, not the meaning of your writing.
Tips
- Keep sentences under 20 words for everyday reading.
- Choose short, common words instead of long, formal ones.
- Break long paragraphs into smaller ones with one idea each.
- Write the way you would explain it out loud to a friend.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is a readability score?
A readability score measures how easy a piece of writing is to read. The Flesch Reading Ease score goes from 0 to 100, where higher is easier. The Flesch-Kincaid grade tells you the school grade level needed to understand the text.
What is a good Flesch Reading Ease score?
A score of 60 to 70 is good plain English that most adults can read easily. A score below 30 is very hard to read, while a score above 80 is very easy, like simple stories.
How can I improve my readability score?
Use shorter sentences, simpler words and more paragraphs. The checker shows your average sentence length and syllables per word so you can see exactly what to fix.
What text statistics does the checker show?
Word, sentence and syllable counts, plus average sentence length and average syllables per word.