Measure how easy your writing is to read. Get the Flesch Reading Ease score and Flesch–Kincaid grade level, plus syllable, sentence, and word statistics and a flag for overly long sentences — a quick check for writers, students, and SEO.
How to use Readability & Text Statistics
Paste your text.
Read the Reading Ease score and its plain-English interpretation.
Use the grade level and long-sentence flag to tighten your writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good Flesch Reading Ease score?
Higher is easier. 60–70 is plain English suitable for most readers; 30–50 reads like difficult, academic prose; 90+ is very easy. Aim for your audience.
How is the grade level calculated?
The Flesch–Kincaid grade level uses average words per sentence and average syllables per word to estimate the U.S. school grade needed to understand the text.