Readability Checker
Measure your content's reading ease with Flesch-Kincaid scoring.
Readability Analyzer
What is Readability?
Readability measures how easy your text is to understand. The Flesch Reading Ease score ranges from 0-100 — higher scores mean easier readability. For SEO, aiming for 60-70 ensures content is accessible while maintaining sophistication.
Score Interpretation
- 90-100: Very easy (5th grade) — Children's content
- 80-90: Easy (6th grade) — General audiences
- 70-80: Fairly easy (7th grade) — Most web content
- 60-70: Standard (8th-9th grade) — Blog posts, articles
- 50-60: Fairly difficult (10th-12th) — Technical content
- 30-50: Difficult (College) — Academic content
- 0-30: Very difficult (Graduate) — Legal/Technical
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good readability score?
60-70 is ideal for general audiences. 30-50 is suitable for technical content.
Does Google consider readability?
Yes, as a user experience signal. Higher readability improves engagement metrics.
How can I improve my score?
Use shorter sentences, simpler words, active voice, and break text with subheadings.