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Readability Checker
Score your text's readability — Flesch Reading Ease and Flesch-Kincaid grade level, plus sentence and syllable stats.
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About the Readability Checker
Scores how easy your text is to read — Flesch Reading Ease and Flesch-Kincaid grade level, plus sentence and syllable stats — so you can match your writing to your audience.
What this tool checks
- Flesch Reading Ease score
- Flesch-Kincaid grade level
- Words-per-sentence and syllables-per-word
Frequently asked questions
What score should I aim for?
For general web content, a Reading Ease of 60+ (around grade 8) keeps it accessible to most readers.
Does readability affect SEO?
Not as a direct factor, but clearer copy keeps readers engaged and reduces bounce, which supports rankings.
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