Free Readability Checker Online

Analyze your text readability with Flesch-Kincaid, Gunning Fog, and other readability metrics.

Analyze the readability of your text with our free online Readability Checker. Get scores from multiple readability formulas including Flesch-Kincaid, Flesch Reading Ease, Gunning Fog, Coleman-Liau, and Automated Readability Index. See your text's grade level, word count, sentence count, average words per sentence, and estimated reading time. Essential for content writers, bloggers, marketers, and educators who want to ensure their content is accessible to their target audience.

How to Use Readability Checker

1

Paste Your Text

Enter or paste your article, blog post, or any text content (minimum 10 words).

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View Readability Score

See the Flesch Reading Ease score with a visual scale from easy to difficult.

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Review Detailed Metrics

Check word count, sentence count, grade level, and scores from 4 different readability formulas.

Features

5 Readability Formulas

Flesch-Kincaid, Flesch Ease, Gunning Fog, Coleman-Liau, and ARI scores.

Grade Level Classification

See if your text is elementary, middle school, high school, or college level.

Text Statistics

Word count, sentence count, syllable count, and reading time estimates.

Visual Score Display

Color-coded scale shows your text's readability at a glance.

Benefits of Using Readability Checker

Completely Free

Use Readability Checker without any cost, limits, or hidden fees. No premium plans needed.

No Installation

Works directly in your browser. No software downloads or plugins required.

100% Private

Your files and data are processed locally. Nothing is uploaded to external servers.

Works Everywhere

Compatible with Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge on desktop, tablet, and mobile.

No Sign-Up

Start using the tool immediately. No account creation or email verification.

Always Available

Access this tool 24/7 from anywhere in the world, on any device.

Frequently Asked Questions

A score of 60-70 is considered ideal for most web content. Scores above 80 are very easy to read, while scores below 30 are very difficult. Aim for 60+ for general audiences.
For general web content, target a grade level of 7-8. For technical documents, grade 10-12 is acceptable. Always consider your specific audience.
The tool requires a minimum of 10 words to calculate readability scores accurately. For the most reliable results, analyze at least 100 words.