Score your writing for readability in seconds. This free tool calculates Flesch Reading Ease and Flesch–Kincaid grade level, plus sentence and word stats, so you can make your content clearer and easier to read.
How the readability checker works
Paste your text and the tool calculates two standard scores. Flesch Reading Ease runs from 0 to 100 — higher is easier, with 60+ considered plain English. Flesch–Kincaid grade level estimates the U.S. school grade needed to understand the text. It also reports words, sentences, and average sentence length so you can spot dense passages to simplify.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good Flesch Reading Ease score?
For most web and marketing content, aim for 60 or higher (plain English, around an eighth-grade level). Technical audiences tolerate lower scores; consumer content usually performs better when it reads easily.
How can I make my writing more readable?
Use shorter sentences, simpler words, and active voice. Break up long paragraphs, cut filler, and read your draft aloud — if you stumble, your reader will too.