Readability Score Checker
Analyze your writing's readability using Flesch-Kincaid, Gunning Fog, and Coleman-Liau formulas. See what grade level your text targets.
What Is This Tool?
The Readability Score Checker analyzes your writing using three industry-standard formulas — Flesch-Kincaid, Gunning Fog Index, and Coleman-Liau Index — to determine what grade level your text targets. Whether you're writing for a general audience, students, or academics, this tool helps you make sure your content is the right level of complexity for your readers.
How To Use It
- 1Paste your essay, article, or any text into the text area.
- 2Scores appear instantly as you type — no button to click.
- 3Check the large Flesch Reading Ease score (0–100) for a quick overview: higher means easier to read.
- 4Review the detailed Flesch-Kincaid Grade, Gunning Fog, and Coleman-Liau scores to see the U.S. school grade level your text requires.
- 5Use the text statistics panel at the bottom for word, sentence, syllable, and complex word counts.
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