Why use this tool?
Not every piece of writing needs a college-level vocabulary — in fact, most shouldn't. This tool scores your text on the Flesch reading-ease scale, a decades-old, widely used measure, so you can see whether your writing matches your intended audience.
How it works
- Paste your draft into the text box.
- The score, grade level, and supporting stats update as you type.
- Aim for a higher score if you're writing for a general audience.
Frequently asked questions
What's a good score?60–70 is considered plain English, understandable by most adults. News writing often aims for 60 or above.
How are syllables counted?Using a standard vowel-group heuristic — it's very close to accurate for English but can occasionally miscount unusual words.
Does this check grammar too?No, it only measures reading ease based on sentence length and word complexity, not grammar or spelling.