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Readability Checker

Measure how easy your text is to read with Flesch Reading Ease and grade-level estimates.

Flesch Reading Ease

67.8

Grade level

6.8

Level

Standard

Avg words / sentence

12.0

24 words · 2 sentences · ~36 syllables. Higher Flesch scores are easier to read.

The research was completed by the team after many long meetings that somehow never seemed to end. Clarity matters when readers skim on phones.

How to use

  1. Paste your draft.
  2. Review the Flesch score and grade level.
  3. Shorten long sentences if the score is low.

Features

  • Flesch Reading Ease and Flesch–Kincaid grade
  • Words, sentences, and syllable estimates
  • Everything runs in your browser. Your text is not uploaded to ToolsWeb servers.

Privacy & how it works

This text tool processes your input in the browser. Your text is not uploaded to ToolsWeb servers for this tool. Privacy Policy.

FAQ

Is this the same as Hemingway?expand_more

It uses classic readability formulas. It does not rewrite your text or match Hemingway’s full highlight set — use our sentence and passive tools for that.

Are syllable counts exact?expand_more

Syllables are estimated with a common heuristic. Scores are guides, not official assessments.

Is this tool free?expand_more

Yes. No signup and no paywall for core use.

Is my text uploaded?expand_more

No for this tool. Text stays in your browser while you work.

Do I need an account?expand_more

No. Open the page and start typing or pasting.

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