Readability Checker
Check how easy your content is to read.
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About the Readability Checker
Check your content's readability free. Paste your text to get the Flesch Reading Ease score, the estimated grade level, and stats on sentence length and syllables — the same signals editors use to keep writing clear. Aim for 60–70 (plain English) for most web content: readable copy holds attention longer, converts better, and is easier for both people and AI search engines to understand and quote. Analysis runs entirely in your browser.
How to use the Readability Checker
- 01Paste your content.
- 02Read the Flesch Reading Ease score and grade level.
- 03Shorten sentences and simpler words to improve the score.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good Flesch Reading Ease score?
60–70 is plain English suitable for most web readers; higher is easier. Below 50 reads as fairly difficult.
Why does readability matter for SEO?
Clear, scannable content keeps readers engaged and is easier for both people and AI search to understand and cite.
What grade level should web content target?
Roughly 7th–8th grade for general audiences. Even expert readers prefer plain writing — simple sentences, not simple ideas.