Readability checker
Paste your text. See what grade level it reads at, and which sentences make it hard.
How to use it
- Paste your text. An email, a help article, a web page.
- Read the grade level and the reading ease score.
- Look at the sentences over 20 words. Split those first.
- Check again.
What the scores mean
Reading grade level is the US school grade that could read the text easily. Grade 8 means a 13-year-old could follow it. Most adults are most comfortable at grade 7 to 9, even if they can read harder text.
Flesch reading ease runs from 0 to 100. Higher is easier.
| Reading ease | What it means |
|---|---|
| 80 and up | Very easy. Most people read it quickly. |
| 60 to 79 | Easy. Plain English. |
| 30 to 59 | Fairly hard. Fine for experts, slow for everyone else. |
| Under 30 | Hard. Many readers will skim or give up. |
Both scores look at two things: how long your sentences are, and how many syllables your words have.
Three fixes that work
- Split long sentences. One idea per sentence. Aim for an average under 15 words.
- Swap long words. "Use" not "utilize." "Start" not "commence." "Help" not "facilitate."
- Lead with the point. Readers decide in the first line if they will keep reading.
A score is a guide, not a goal. Short words in the wrong order are still unclear. Read it out loud too.
Where M-Tracker fits
Unclear writing is a big cause of work coming back. M-Tracker checks briefs and finished work for clarity before they reach the other person, so fewer rounds of "what did you mean?" No screenshots and no activity tracking.
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Questions people ask
Which formula does it use?
Flesch reading ease and the Flesch-Kincaid grade level, the two most used scores in the US.
What grade should I aim for?
Grade 8 or lower for customers and the public. Grade 6 for anything people read on their phones.
Is my text stored?
No. It is checked in your browser and never sent anywhere.
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