Writing & Content

Readability Score Checker

Analyze text readability with Flesch score and writing complexity band.

Last validated: 2026-02-14

Readability Score Checker analyzes text complexity using common readability metrics. It is useful for editing content to match audience reading level and accessibility goals. The tool highlights whether copy may be too dense or too simple. Use it during drafting and revision cycles.

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Input Pattern

Enter values in the left panel, keep units explicit, run the calculation, then copy or share the result. Invalid fields are highlighted immediately.

Readability Input

Result

Words: 12

Sentences: 2

Flesch score: 59.75

Band: Fairly difficult

How to use this tool

Paste the text you want to evaluate.
Run the checker to compute readability scores.
Revise wording and sentence length, then rerun to improve clarity.

Worked Example

Auto-generated from the tool's current default or entered inputs.

Example Inputs

Text: This is a short sample sentence. Add your content to evaluate readability.
Word count: 12
Sentence count: 2
Syllable count: 20
Flesch score: 59.745000000000005
Readability band: fairly difficult

Expected Outputs

Word count: 12
Sentence count: 2
Syllable count: 20
Flesch score: 59.745

Interpretation

Word count is 12. Use this as a decision input, not as a standalone conclusion.
Sentence count is 2. Use this as a decision input, not as a standalone conclusion.
Syllable count is 20. Use this as a decision input, not as a standalone conclusion.
Cross-check the result against one alternate input set to validate sensitivity.

Scenario Compare (A vs B)

Use this to compare two input sets and quantify change in key outputs.

Scenario A

Text

Word count

Sentence count

Syllable count

Flesch score

Readability band

Scenario B

Text

Word count

Sentence count

Syllable count

Flesch score

Readability band

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