Readability Score Checker
Test how easy your writing is to read. Get a Flesch Reading Ease score, reading level, sentence analysis, and practical tips to make your text clearer.
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Higher scores are easier to read. Lower scores usually mean denser, more complex writing.
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Sentences over 25 words are highlighted in yellow. Sentences over 40 words are highlighted in red.
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What the Flesch Reading Ease score means
The Flesch Reading Ease score estimates how easy your writing is to understand. It looks at two things: how long your sentences are and how many syllables your words contain. Shorter sentences and simpler words usually produce a higher score.
Readability matters because clear writing gets better results. Readers stay engaged longer, understand your point faster, and are more likely to trust your message. That applies to blog posts, essays, landing pages, reports, emails, and product copy.
A higher score is usually better for general audiences. A lower score is not always wrong, but it often means your text is more academic, technical, or difficult to scan. Use this checker to find dense sections and rewrite them for clarity when needed.
If the issue is basic correctness, start with the grammar checker. If a paragraph needs rewording, try the paraphrasing tool or the sentence rewriter. Essays often benefit from using this page alongside the essay checker.
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