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Readability Score Checker
Paste any text - blog post, web copy, landing page - and instantly get your Flesch Reading Ease score, grade level, and actionable tips to make your content clearer and more likely to rank.
60-80
Ideal Flesch score for web
Gr. 6-9
Sweet spot grade level
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Flesch Reading Ease
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Scores 0-100 - higher = easier to read
0 Very hard
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70
90 Very easy
60-80 is the ideal range for most web content
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Grade level (FK)
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Readability Best Practices
Write content that people and AI both love
Shorten your sentences
- Aim for an average of 15-20 words per sentence
- Split long sentences at "and", "but", or "because"
- One idea per sentence - readers scan, not read
- Short sentences after long ones create natural rhythm
Choose simpler words
- Swap multi-syllable words for shorter alternatives
- "Use" beats "utilise" - "help" beats "facilitate"
- Don't dumb it down - clear language signals expertise
- Jargon is fine if your audience knows it; explain it if not
Why readability helps SEO
- Easier content = lower bounce rates = stronger rankings
- AI tools (ChatGPT, Perplexity) prefer clear, citable text
- Google's NLP rewards natural, flowing writing
- Readable content earns more links and shares
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