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Readability Score Checker
See how hard your writing is to read. The text is scored in your browser.
Your files stay with you. Your files never leave your browser. This tool runs on your device: nothing is uploaded to our servers, so there is nothing for us to store or see.
How to use it
- Paste your English text.
- Read the scores and the tips on long sentences and complex words.
- Shorten sentences, edit, and check again.
Where it helps
Emails and messages
Keep broadcasts short and clear.
Policies and guides
Simplify terms customers need to read.
Good to know
Stays in your browser
What you paste is processed on your device and never sent to our servers.
Short sentences
Breaking long sentences is the quickest improvement.
English only
The formulas are designed for English text.
Match your readers
Expert audiences can handle harder text.
Questions people ask
How do you check how easy your writing is to read?
Paste your English text to get a Flesch reading ease score, grade level, Gunning fog and SMOG, plus tips on long sentences and complex words. Scores of 60 to 70 are plain English most adults read easily. Shorten sentences, edit and check again. The text is scored in your browser.
- 60-70 Plain English. Flesch reading ease.
- 4 scores Flesch, grade, fog, SMOG.
- 100+ words Most reliable. Short texts vary.
- 0 Data sent. In your browser.
What is a good Flesch reading ease score?
Scores of 60 to 70 are plain English that most adults read easily, and higher is easier. Marketing and website copy usually works best at 60 or above. Very low scores, below 30, are typical of academic or legal text that many readers find hard going.
How accurate are the scores?
They're formulas built on word and sentence length, with an approximate syllable counter, so treat them as a guide. They're more reliable on texts of 100 words or more. Use the scores to compare drafts, not as an exact measure of quality. Trends matter more.
Does it work for Hindi?
No. The formulas are designed for English, and the tool reads only English letters. For Hindi or Hinglish copy, read it aloud or ask someone from your audience to read it; short sentences and familiar words help in any language. Plain words help everywhere. Short sentences help everywhere.
Is a lower grade level always better?
Not always. Technical writing for experts can use longer terms without problems. For most small business websites, though, customers come from every background, so aim for plain language that anyone can read on a phone in a hurry. Clarity matters most. Know who you're writing for.
What is the Gunning fog index?
It estimates the years of schooling needed to understand a text on first reading, based on sentence length and the share of words with three or more syllables. A fog index around 8 to 10 suits general audiences; much higher suggests heavy writing. Lower is easier.
What is the SMOG index?
SMOG estimates the reading grade needed, based mainly on words with three or more syllables. It's often used for health information. Like the other scores, a lower number means easier reading, which matters for patient leaflets and instructions. It's widely used in healthcare. Lower means easier reading.
How do I make my writing easier to read?
Break long sentences into two, swap long words for everyday ones, use active voice, and put one idea in each paragraph. Then check again. Shorter sentences are usually the single biggest improvement for any web page or message. Read it aloud too. Reading it aloud helps too.
Is my text sent anywhere?
No. It's scored in your browser and stays on your device. That makes it safe for drafts, client copy and internal documents. Nothing is stored, and you don't need an account. That keeps drafts and client copy private until you choose to publish them. No account is needed.
Why does readability matter for SEO?
Readable pages keep visitors reading instead of leaving, and they answer questions clearly, which search engines and AI tools reward. Readability isn't a direct ranking factor, but pages people understand and use tend to perform better. Clear pages get read, shared and cited. Write for people, not formulas.
What reading level should my website target?
For most Indian small business sites, aim for plain English around a Flesch score of 60 or more. Many customers read English as a second language, so simple words and short sentences make your services easier to understand and trust. Test key pages first. Start with key pages.
How long should my text be for a reliable score?
At least 100 words. Very short texts can swing wildly, because one long sentence changes the averages a lot. For headlines and short messages, read them aloud instead of relying on the scores. Longer samples give steadier, more trustworthy numbers. Paste whole sections, not single lines.
Does it flag specific sentences?
It gives tips on long sentences and complex words, so you know where to start editing. Work through those first; fixing a few long sentences often lifts the score noticeably and makes the text easier to read. Edit, then check again. Start with the longest sentences.
Can readability scores judge quality?
No. A simple text can still be wrong, vague or unhelpful. Scores measure surface features such as sentence and word length. Use them alongside your own judgement about whether the text actually answers the reader's question. Ask a customer to read it. Ask a real customer to read it.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. Paste text on your phone and read the scores. It's handy for checking a WhatsApp broadcast or social caption before sending it to customers. Nothing is uploaded, and you don't need an app or an account, so it's quick to check text before you post it.
Is it free?
Yes. The readability score checker is free, with no sign-up and no limit. It's part of the free text and SEO tools from Marketiism, alongside a word counter and keyword density checker. Nothing is added to the code or text it produces, and you can use it for client and business work as often as you like.
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