Readability Checker

Analyze text readability with Flesch-Kincaid, Gunning Fog, Coleman-Liau, and other scores. Get grade level and reading ease metrics.

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How to Use Readability Checker

  1. Paste or type your text into the input area.
  2. See readability scores calculated in real-time.
  3. View Flesch Reading Ease (0-100 scale, higher is easier).
  4. View Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level (US school grade).
  5. See Gunning Fog Index and Coleman-Liau Index.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Flesch Reading Ease score?

A score from 0-100 where higher means easier to read. 60-70 is plain English, 30-50 is college level, below 30 is very complex.

What is Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level?

It estimates the US school grade level needed to understand the text. For example, 8.0 means an 8th grader can understand it.

What score should I target?

For general web content, aim for a Flesch Reading Ease of 60-70 (8th grade level). For technical content, 40-60 is acceptable.