What is a readability score?

Readability scores estimate how easy text is to read based on sentence length, word length, and syllable count. Common metrics include Flesch Reading Ease (higher = easier), Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level, and Gunning Fog Index.

What readability level should I target?

For general audiences, aim for a Flesch Reading Ease of 60-70 (8th-9th grade level). Web content performs best at 6th-8th grade level. Technical writing may score lower. Newspapers typically write at 8th grade level.

How can I improve readability?

Use shorter sentences (15-20 words average), simpler words, active voice, and break up long paragraphs. Replace jargon with plain language. Read your text aloud - if you stumble, simplify.

Readability Score Checker

Analyze your text readability with Flesch Reading Ease, Flesch-Kincaid, Gunning Fog, Coleman-Liau, and Automated Readability Index. Improve your writing.

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Very Difficult

Flesch Score: 10.9 / 100

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Words

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Sentences

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Paragraphs

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Syllables

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6.9c

Avg Word

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10.7w

Avg Sentence

Complex Words (3+ syllables)9 (28.1%)

9 of 32 words9

ScoresReadability Indices

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Flesch Reading Ease

Higher = easier to read (0-100)

10.9

College graduate

0 = hardest, 100 = easiest10.9

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Flesch-Kincaid Grade

US grade level needed

14.4

Grade 14

Grade 14 reading level14.4

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Gunning Fog Index

Years of education needed

15.5

Grade 16

Grade 16 reading level15.5

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Coleman-Liau Index

Based on character count

Grade 20

Grade 20 reading level20

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Automated Readability

Characters + sentence length

16.4

Grade 16

Grade 16 reading level16.4

💡 Improve Your Readability

Use shorter sentences

Aim for 15-20 words per sentence

Choose simpler words

Replace complex words with common ones

Break up paragraphs

Keep paragraphs under 4-5 sentences

Use active voice

"The team built it" vs "It was built by the team"

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