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Readability Checker

Analyze your content's readability using Flesch-Kincaid formulas. Ensure your writing is accessible to your target audience.

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Understanding Readability Scores

Readability formulas help you understand how easy your content is to read. The Flesch-Kincaid tests are the most widely used readability measurements in the content industry.

Flesch Reading Ease Score

  • 90-100: Very Easy - 5th grade level, easily understood by 11-year-olds
  • 80-89: Easy - 6th grade level
  • 70-79: Fairly Easy - 7th grade level
  • 60-69: Standard - 8th-9th grade level (ideal for most web content)
  • 50-59: Fairly Difficult - 10th-12th grade level
  • 30-49: Difficult - College level
  • 0-29: Very Difficult - College graduate level

Why Readability Matters

User Experience: Easy-to-read content keeps visitors on your page longer.

SEO Impact: Google considers user engagement signals that are influenced by readability.

Conversion Rates: Clear, simple copy converts better than complex language.

Accessibility: Simpler content is more accessible to non-native speakers and those with learning differences.

Tips for Improving Readability

  • Use shorter sentences (aim for 15-20 words on average)
  • Choose simple words over complex ones
  • Break up long paragraphs
  • Use bullet points and numbered lists
  • Add subheadings to guide readers
  • Write in active voice

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