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Readability Checker

Estimate readability from sentence length, word length, structure, and plain-language signals.

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Analyze readability first

27 words โ€ข 3 sentences โ€ข 1 paragraphs

Reading ease

66.1

Standard

Grade level

6.3

Middle school

Sentence avg

9.0

words per sentence

Complex words

4%

3+ syllables

Readability tone: Standard

Plain-language suggestions

Readability profile is clean. Keep sentence flow direct and action-focused.

Characters

170

Syllables

42

Avg chars / word

5.1

Long sentences

0

Quick guidance

Practical readability ranges

Reading ease

60 to 80

Usually clear for broad web audiences.

Sentence length

12 to 18 words

Longer sentences increase cognitive load.

Complex words

< 20%

Lower complex-word ratio improves scanning speed.

GuideRun a readability check in three steps3 steps
01

Paste content

Paste a paragraph, blog draft, or landing-page copy into the workspace.

02

Review score

Check readability score, grade estimate, and sentence/word structure metrics.

03

Apply fixes

Use plain-language suggestions to simplify long sentences and complex wording.

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FAQReadability checker questions

What readability formulas are included?

This tool estimates Flesch Reading Ease and Flesch-Kincaid Grade from sentence length and syllable density.

Is this score perfect for every audience?

No. Readability formulas are directional signals. Always align final wording with your audience and domain.

Can I use this for SEO content?

Yes. It helps clean sentence structure and plain-language flow, which usually improves scan-ability for readers.

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