readability checker

Readability Checker Tool

Check how easy your text is to read.

Find hard sentences, complex words, and writing problems.

How It Works

Paste your text into the checker.

You can also analyze a webpage URL.

The tool scans the content and creates a detailed report.

Readability Score

The tool calculates several readability scores.

Each score measures your text in a different way.

• Flesch Reading Ease.
• Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level.
• Gunning Fog Index.
• SMOG Index.
• Coleman-Liau Index.
• Automated Readability Index.
• Linsear Write Formula.
• FORCAST Grade Level.
• LIX Readability Score.
• RIX Readability Score.

Consensus Grade Level

The tool compares several readability formulas.

It then shows an estimated overall grade level.

Reader Age

See the estimated age needed to read the text comfortably.

This can help you match content to your audience.

Target Audience

Select the audience you want to reach.

The tool compares your text with that reading level.

Text Statistics

View important details about your content.

Reading Time

See the estimated time needed to read your text.

This is useful for articles and blog posts.

Speaking Time

See how long the text may take to read aloud.

This can help with scripts and presentations.

Sentence Length

The tool checks the average sentence length.

Shorter sentences are often easier to understand.

Long Sentence Detection

Long sentences are highlighted.

You can review them one by one.

• Long sentences.
• Very long sentences.
• Clause-heavy sentences.
• Very short sentences.

Complex Word Detection

The tool finds words that may slow readers down.

Simpler words can improve readability.

Simpler Word Suggestions

Some difficult words include easier alternatives.

• Utilize can become use.
• Purchase can become buy.
• Commence can become start.
• Numerous can become many.

Wordy Phrase Detection

The checker finds phrases that can be shortened.

• In order to can become to.
• Due to the fact that can become because.
• At this point in time can become now.

Passive Voice Checker

The tool looks for possible passive voice.

Active sentences are often clearer.

Adverb Checker

The checker finds many words ending in “ly”.

Some adverbs can be removed or replaced.

Weak Word Detection

The tool finds words that may weaken your message.

• Very.
• Really.
• Quite.
• Basically.
• Actually.

Hedge Word Detection

Hedge words can make writing sound uncertain.

• Maybe.
• Perhaps.
• Possibly.
• Probably.
• Generally.

Jargon Checker

The checker looks for common jargon and buzzwords.

Too much jargon can make content harder to understand.

Nominalization Checker

The tool finds some noun-heavy writing patterns.

Using direct verbs can make sentences clearer.

Transition Word Checker

Transition words help connect ideas.

The tool checks how often you use them.

• However.
• Therefore.
• For example.
• In addition.
• Because.

Sentence Opening Check

The checker looks for repeated sentence openings.

Too much repetition can make writing feel dull.

Paragraph Length

Long paragraphs can be hard to scan.

The tool flags paragraphs that may need splitting.

Vocabulary Variety

See how varied your vocabulary is.

The tool measures repeated and unique words.

Keyword Analysis

View the most common words in your content.

This can help with SEO and topic focus.

Tone Analysis

The tool checks basic writing tone signals.

These results are estimates.

• Positive language.
• Negative language.
• Formal writing.
• Personal language.
• Uncertain language.

Writing Clarity Score

The tool creates an overall clarity score.

It uses several writing signals together.

Writing Problems

The checker also looks for common text problems.

• Repeated words.
• Double spaces.
• Spaces before punctuation.
• Repeated punctuation.
• Lowercase sentence starts.
• Too many semicolons.
• Too many parentheses.

Improvement Suggestions

The tool gives suggestions based on your text.

Important problems appear first.

• Shorten long sentences.
• Replace difficult words.
• Reduce passive voice.
• Remove unnecessary adverbs.
• Split long paragraphs.
• Reduce repeated words.

Analyze a Webpage

Enter a public webpage URL.

The tool extracts readable text from the page.

It then creates a readability report.

Upload a Text File

You can upload a TXT or Markdown file.

The text is added to the checker for analysis.

Copy Summary

Click “Copy Summary” to copy the main results.

Download Report

Download the readability results as a CSV file.

You can open the file in spreadsheet software.

Print Result

Click “Print” to print the readability report.

You can also save it as a PDF from your browser.

Reset the Tool

Click “Reset” to clear the current text and results.

Important Notes

• Readability scores are estimates.
• Different formulas can give different results.
• Passive voice detection is an estimate.
• Tone analysis is also an estimate.
• Technical content may naturally score higher.
• Always review suggestions before changing your text.

Who Can Use This Tool?

The tool is useful for many types of writing.

• Blog posts.
• Website content.
• SEO articles.
• School writing.
• Business content.
• Emails.
• Reports.
• Product descriptions.
• Social media content.

Conclusion

The Readability Checker helps make writing easier to understand.

It checks readability, sentences, words, style, and clarity.

Use the results to make your content simpler and stronger.