Readability Checker
What the score means
90 to 100: Very easy to read
80 to 90: Easy to read
70 to 80: Fairly easy to read
60 to 70: Standard
50 to 60: Fairly difficult to read
30 to 50: Difficult to read
0 to 30: Very confusing
A higher Flesch score means easier reading. Most plain English for a wide audience scores between 60 and 70. The grade level is the US school grade needed to understand the text.
What is Readability Checker?
Readability Checker measures how easy your text is to read. It gives you a Flesch Reading Ease score from 0 to 100 and a Flesch-Kincaid grade level, built from sentence length and syllables per word. Short sentences and simple words score higher, which is what most readers prefer. Paste an article, essay or document and get the score instantly, free with no signup.
How to use
- Paste your article, essay or document into the input box.
- Words, sentences and syllables are counted instantly.
- Read the Flesch Reading Ease score and the grade level.
- Check the score bands below to see what your score means.
Features
- Readability score checker: Flesch Reading Ease score from 0 to 100.
- Reading level checker: Flesch-Kincaid grade level included.
- Word, sentence and syllable counts.
- Average words per sentence and syllables per word.
- Score bands explained in plain words.
- Free, private, and no signup required.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Flesch Reading Ease score?
It is a 0 to 100 score for how easy text is to read, created by Rudolf Flesch in 1948. It uses average sentence length and average syllables per word. A higher score means easier reading.
What is a good readability score?
For a wide audience, aim for 60 to 70, which is standard plain English. Scores of 80 and above are easy to read, while scores under 30 are very hard to read.
What is the Flesch-Kincaid grade level?
It is the US school grade needed to understand the text. A grade level of 8 means an eighth grader should understand it. Most web content aims for grade 7 to 9.
How can I improve my readability score?
Use shorter sentences, simpler words and fewer syllables per word. Break long sentences in two and swap long words for plain ones.
How much text do I need for a reliable score?
Longer text gives a better score. A single sentence can mislead, while a full paragraph or article gives a fair reading.
Is my text sent to a server?
No. All counting runs in your browser with JavaScript, so your text never leaves your device.