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Readability Checker

Estimate English reading ease, grade, word count, and reading time from pasted copy.

What this tool does

Estimate how much effort English copy asks from a reader.

The checker estimates Flesch reading ease using sentence length and approximate syllable counts, alongside words, sentences, characters, and reading time.

It is a directional English-language measure. Names, abbreviations, technical vocabulary, and punctuation can distort automated scores.

Use the tool

Check English copy readability

Paste copy to see a live reading-ease estimate and basic text statistics.

27 words

Flesch reading ease

66

Standard

Words
27
Sentences
3
Characters
165
Reading time
1 min

English-language estimate only. Names, technical terms, abbreviations, and sentence punctuation can affect the result.

How to use it

Three quick steps

  1. 1Paste the English copy you want to review.
  2. 2Inspect the score, label, sentence count, and reading time.
  3. 3Edit for clarity, then read the result aloud and test it with the intended audience.

Worked example

Simplify product onboarding copy

Break one long sentence into two and replace avoidable technical terms.

The reading-ease score can indicate whether the revision reduced effort.

FAQ

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