What's a good Flesch Reading Ease score?

For blog posts and web copy, aim for 60–70 (fairly easy to read, 8th–9th grade level). For technical documentation, 50–60 is fine. For legal or academic writing, 30–50 is the norm. Anything under 30 is unnecessarily hard to read.

Does Google use Flesch scores to rank pages?

Not directly — Google has stated readability isn't a ranking factor. But lower reading grade levels correlate with higher dwell time and lower bounce rate, which are signals Google does use. So readable writing helps rankings indirectly.

How do I improve my score quickly?

Split long sentences at conjunctions, replace uncommon words with common synonyms, and cut filler phrases ("in order to" → "to", "due to the fact that" → "because"). Those three changes usually move a score 10–15 points.

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Readability Score Checker

Check your text's Flesch Reading Ease and grade level. Paste your writing to get an instant online analysis with no signup, completely free in your browser.

Updated June 2026

Text

Flesch Reading Ease

72.5 (Fairly easy)

Grade level

5.5

Words / Sentences

19 / 2

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What it does

A free readability score checker using the Flesch Reading Ease formula. Paste text; get a score plus plain-English interpretation (roughly: 60-70 is web-friendly, below 30 is academic).

Lower-grade writing often ranks better on Google and sees more engagement. For blog posts, target 60+. For marketing copy, 70+. See our writing guide.

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How to use it

Paste or type text into the box.
Read the Flesch score and interpretation.
Check syllable, word, and sentence counts.
Shorten sentences or simpler words to boost the score.

Frequently asked questions

What's a good Flesch Reading Ease score?: For blog posts and web copy, aim for 60–70 (fairly easy to read, 8th–9th grade level). For technical documentation, 50–60 is fine. For legal or academic writing, 30–50 is the norm. Anything under 30 is unnecessarily hard to read.
Does Google use Flesch scores to rank pages?: Not directly — Google has stated readability isn't a ranking factor. But lower reading grade levels correlate with higher dwell time and lower bounce rate, which are signals Google does use. So readable writing helps rankings indirectly.
How do I improve my score quickly?: Split long sentences at conjunctions, replace uncommon words with common synonyms, and cut filler phrases ("in order to" → "to", "due to the fact that" → "because"). Those three changes usually move a score 10–15 points.

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