Readability Score Checker
Check how easy your content is to read using the widely used Flesch Reading Ease formula, instantly.
About this readability score checker
Easier-to-read content generally keeps visitors on the page longer, which indirectly supports SEO through better engagement, this gives you an objective readability score in seconds.
How readability score checker works
The Flesch Reading Ease formula calculates a score from 0-100 based on average sentence length and average syllables per word, higher scores mean easier reading.
Common uses
- Checking a blog post is accessible to a general audience
- Simplifying overly complex or jargon-heavy writing
- Comparing readability across different drafts
How to use this tool
- Paste your content.
- Click Check Readability.
- See your Flesch Reading Ease score and level.
What to know before using it
This is one specific, widely used readability formula among several, it measures sentence and word complexity, not overall content quality, clarity, or accuracy.
Privacy and browser-first processing
Your content is checked entirely in your browser and is never uploaded or stored.
Frequently asked questions
What Flesch score should I aim for?
For general web content, a score of 60-70 ("Standard," roughly 8th-9th grade level) is commonly recommended as broadly accessible, though the right target depends on your actual audience.