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Readability Checker

Flesch reading ease, grade level and long-sentence warnings.
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Readability Checker

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Guide

How to use the Readability Checker

  1. 1

    Paste your text.

  2. 2

    Read the scores.

  3. 3

    Shorten the highlighted long sentences.

Expert tip

What you should know

Readability formulas count sentence and word length. Shorter sentences and common words score better, but meaning comes first: use the score as a prompt, not a rule.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What score should I aim for?+

A Flesch Reading Ease of 60–70 suits most web content; grade 8 or below reaches the widest audience.