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Readability Scorer

Analyze readability, sentence complexity, reading grade level, and passive voice usage for clearer, more engaging content.

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Readability report

Flesch Reading Ease — 68.4 · Plain English

Flesch-Kincaid Grade — 7.2 · Middle School

Gunning Fog — 9.1

Passive voice — 6% of sentences

Flesch Reading Ease

Industry-standard score for how easy your text is to read.

Grade level scoring

Flesch-Kincaid and Gunning Fog grade-level estimates.

Passive voice detection

Flags overuse of passive constructions that weaken clarity.

Sentence breakdown

See long vs short sentence distribution at a glance.

FAQ

What is a good Flesch Reading Ease score?

Scores of 60-70 are considered plain English, easily understood by 13-15 year olds. Most web content performs best between 60-80 for broad accessibility.

Does passive voice hurt SEO?

Passive voice doesn’t directly hurt rankings, but overuse makes content harder to read, which can increase bounce rate and reduce time on page — indirect signals that do affect SEO performance.

Is the readability scorer free?

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