Text & Writing Utilities · Free tool
Readability Score Checker
Paste text to see Flesch Reading Ease, Flesch-Kincaid grade, and a plain-English recommendation. Free.
Updated April 2026
Flesch Reading Ease
72.5 (Fairly easy)
Grade level
5.5
Words / Sentences
19 / 2
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.
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.