# Readability Score Checker

Most readers skim. Paste your text to get its Flesch Reading Ease score, Flesch-Kincaid grade level, and reading-level label - plus the sentence and syllable stats behind them - so you can tell whether your writing is effortless or a slog.

## How to use it

1. Paste your text into the box.
2. Read your reading ease score and grade level.
3. Aim for a reading ease of 60 or higher for the web.
4. Shorten long sentences and swap complex words to improve it.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a good readability score?

For general web content, aim for a Flesch Reading Ease of 60 or above, which maps to roughly an 8th-9th grade reading level. Simpler is usually better - even expert readers prefer content that's easy to scan.

### How is readability calculated?

This tool uses the Flesch formulas, which combine average sentence length and average syllables per word. Shorter sentences and simpler words raise your reading ease and lower the grade level.

### Does readability affect SEO?

Not as a direct ranking factor, but easier-to-read content keeps people on the page longer and satisfies more searchers - engagement signals that support rankings. It also helps you win featured snippets.

### What reading level should I aim for?

For a general audience, target roughly an 8th to 9th grade level (a Flesch Reading Ease of 60 or above). Technical audiences tolerate more complexity, but clarity still wins.

### How do I improve my readability score?

Shorten sentences, prefer common words over jargon, break up long paragraphs, and use lists. Editing your longest sentences moves the score the most.

Use the interactive tool: https://www.tryspook.com/tools/readability-checker