How do I use the readability score checker?
- Paste a few paragraphs of English text.
- Press Check readability.
- Rewrite any long sentences it lists, then check again.
Readability score checker: frequently asked questions
What is a good Flesch score for a website?
60–70 or higher. Plain, short sentences help every reader, including people reading in a second language.
Does readability affect SEO?
Not as a direct ranking factor, but clear pages keep visitors reading and are easier for AI assistants to quote.
What is a readability score?
An estimate of how easy text is to read, based on sentence length and word length.
What score should web content aim for?
Aim for text a 12–14 year old could read comfortably. Plain language helps every reader, including experts.
How do I improve readability?
Shorter sentences, everyday words, one idea per paragraph, descriptive headings and lists for steps.
Does it work for Arabic?
The formulas were designed for English, so treat Arabic results as a rough guide only.
Should legal and technical pages be simple too?
Yes, as far as possible. Define unavoidable terms where they first appear.
Which formula does the tool use?
Flesch Reading Ease and grade-level estimates, the most widely used measures.
Is a higher score always better?
Not always. Very short, choppy sentences can feel unnatural; aim for clarity.
Will this tool improve my rankings?
It helps you find and fix issues. Rankings depend on content, technical health and authority together; our SEO team can help with the rest.