Text Analysis
Readability Checker
Check Flesch Reading Ease, Flesch-Kincaid grade level, Gunning Fog, Coleman-Liau, and SMOG scores.
Flesch Reading Ease206.8
Flesch-Kincaid Grade-15.6
Gunning Fog0.0
Coleman-Liau-45.4
SMOG3.1
InterpretationEasy to read
About the readability checker
Score your writing against five standard readability formulas: Flesch Reading Ease, Flesch-Kincaid grade level, Gunning Fog, Coleman-Liau, and SMOG. Most consumer writing should land around grade 7-9.
Frequently asked questions
Which score should I trust?
For general audiences, target Flesch Reading Ease above 60 (grade 8). For technical docs aimed at experts, grade 10-12 is fine. The five formulas usually agree within one grade.
How can I make my text easier to read?
Shorter sentences and shorter words have the biggest effect. Break paragraphs over 5 lines. Replace 'utilize' with 'use', 'commence' with 'start'.