Readability
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Test all or part of a web page, upload a document or simply type your text. You can even link to the tool from your own pages and it will score the page that sent the visitor.
Who is it for?
Developers, copywriters, marketers, usability testers and SEO specialists all have plenty on their minds. A simple interface means beginners and experts get answers in seconds.
What does it do?
It takes the text of your page or document and scores it with the six most widely used readability formulas, then shows you exactly which sentences and words are holding it back.
Why Is Readability Important?
What you say matters less if people cannot follow how you say it.
The average American adult reads at roughly a 7th to 9th grade level. Keeping your content in that range is one of the simplest ways to reach more people, because every extra bit of effort a reader needs is a reason to leave.
Readability is not about dumbing things down. It is about matching your writing to the audience. A medical journal can use specialist language, but a service page for homeowners should not read like one. When writing does not match what readers expect, they start noticing the style instead of the message.
It is hard to write at a consistent level, especially when it differs from your natural style. Checking content while you create it lets you adjust as you go instead of rewriting at the end.
Clear writing also helps in search. Pages that give direct answers, use short paragraphs and stay well structured are easier for people to scan and easier for search engines and AI assistants to understand and quote.
Use this tool to measure your content and fine-tune it for the people you want to reach. Poor readability can undo great ideas.
How to Improve Your Readability Score
Practical edits you can apply to your next page, post or email.
Shorten sentences and paragraphs
Readers skim the web. Aim for sentences of about 15 to 20 words and paragraphs of around three sentences, with lines of 50 to 60 characters.
Be concise
Cut flowery phrases and repeated points. Get to the answer first, then add detail for the readers who want it.
Avoid technical language
Unless you write for a niche group, replace jargon with plain words. People trust writers who make hard topics easy to follow.
Use lists and headings
Bulleted lists and clear headings make key points stand out and help readers find what they need without reading every word.
Prefer the active voice
Say who does what. "We tested the page" is shorter and clearer than "The page was tested". Check the green highlights for passive phrases.
Trim adverbs
Words like "really" and "extremely" often add length without meaning. Choose a stronger verb instead. Adverbs are marked in blue.
Understanding Your Flesch Reading Ease Score
Higher scores mean easier text. Most web content works best between 60 and 70.
| Score | Difficulty | Typical grade | Who can read it easily |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 – 100 | Very easy | 5th grade | Most 11-year-olds |
| 80 – 90 | Easy | 6th grade | Conversational English for most adults |
| 70 – 80 | Fairly easy | 7th grade | Most adult readers |
| 60 – 70 | Plain English | 8th – 9th grade | The general public (ideal for web content) |
| 50 – 60 | Fairly difficult | 10th – 12th grade | High school graduates |
| 30 – 50 | Difficult | College | College students and professionals |
| 0 – 30 | Very difficult | College graduate | Specialists and academic readers |
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about readability scores and how to use this tool.
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