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Readability Checker

Readers bounce from walls of dense text — and engagement signals feed back into rankings. This checker computes the Flesch Reading Ease score and approximate US grade level of your content, plus the average sentence length driving them.

Flesch score
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For web content, aim for Flesch 60+ (plain English, grade 7–9). If your score is low: shorten sentences, swap long words for short ones, and break paragraphs. Clarity isn't dumbing down — it's respect for attention.

How to Use the Readability Checker

  1. 1Paste your draft into the analyzer.
  2. 2Check the Flesch score — aim for 60+ for general audiences.
  3. 3Shorten sentences above ~20 words average.
  4. 4Re-test until the grade level fits your audience.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good Flesch Reading Ease score?
60–70 is plain English suitable for most web audiences; 80+ is very easy; below 50 suits only specialist readers. Most top-performing blog content sits between 60 and 80.
Does readability affect SEO?
Indirectly but meaningfully: readable pages earn longer dwell time, more scroll-through, and more shares — engagement patterns search engines reward. Featured snippets also favor clear, direct sentences.
How do I lower my content's grade level?
Cut sentence length (target under 20 words), prefer one- and two-syllable words, use active voice, and add subheadings and lists to break up dense blocks.

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