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Advanced Readability Test Tool

Flesch Reading Ease
21.4

Score out of 100. Higher is better. 60–70 is easily understood by most adults.

Flesch-Kincaid Grade
14.6

Corresponds to a U.S. school grade level. Aim for ~8.0 for general audiences.

Gunning Fog Index
17.9

Estimates the years of formal education needed to understand the text easily.

Coleman-Liau Index
17.3

Grade level index that relies on character count rather than syllables.

SMOG Index
15.6

Grade level estimate based on polysyllabic word frequency.

Automated Readability Index
15.1

Grade level using characters per word and words per sentence.

Enter Your Text

Analysis & Highlighting

words
2 of 4 sentences are easy to read.
1 of 4 sentences are difficult to read.
1 of 4 sentences are very difficult to read.

Basic Stats

Words
69
Sentences
4
Chars (no space)
409
Complex words
19
Avg words/sent
17.25
Syllables/word
1.99
Read time
0:21
Speak time
0:32

Sentences That May Need Attention

3 flagged
  • #2Passive8 wordsgrade≈8.2

    It is designed for writers, developers, and students.

  • #31 adverb(s)19 wordsgrade≈12.3

    Our tools are powerful, easy to use, and respect your privacy by performing all operations directly in your browser.

    Adverbs: directly

  • #4LongPassiveVery hard2 adverb(s)29 wordsgrade≈23.4

    This final sentence is deliberately fabricated to be extraordinarily hard to read, utilizing polysyllabic words and a convoluted grammatical structure to demonstrate the highlighting functionality for very difficult passages.

    Adverbs: deliberately, extraordinarily

Top Keywords (excluding stopwords)

WordCountDensity
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text22.9%
tools22.9%
lab11.45%
comprehensive11.45%
suite11.45%
free11.45%
manipulation11.45%
designed11.45%
writers11.45%
TL;DR — paste text, get readability scores, fix the hard bits

Check reading level with Flesch Reading Ease, Flesch–Kincaid, Gunning Fog, Coleman–Liau, SMOG, and ARI. See long or difficult sentences, passive voice, and adverbs, then export a report or per‑sentence CSV. Everything runs in your browser.

Advanced Readability Test Tool — free readability & reading level checker

This fast, privacy‑friendly readability checker shows the scores editors rely on: Flesch Reading Ease, Flesch–Kincaid Grade, Gunning Fog, Coleman–Liau, SMOG, and Automated Readability Index. Paste your text or drop a .txt or .md file—your readability test runs locally, so nothing is uploaded.

Beyond numbers, the editor highlights sentence difficulty (easy / hard / very hard), underlines passive voice, tints -ly adverbs, and flags long sentences (you choose the threshold). You also get keyword frequency and density (stopwords excluded), estimated read & speak time, and a “sentences that may need attention” list for quick fixes.

Tidying a draft? Pair this with Text Cleaner and Advanced Word Counter. Together they cover cleanup, counts, and readability scoring from one place.

Quick start

  1. Paste your text (or drop a .txt/.md file) into the editor.
  2. Check the cards for Flesch Reading Ease, Flesch–Kincaid Grade, Gunning Fog, Coleman–Liau, SMOG, and ARI.
  3. Toggle highlights for long sentences, passive voice, and -ly adverbs. Adjust the “long” threshold if needed.
  4. See counts, read/speak time, and keyword density in the side panel. Copy a text report or export per‑sentence CSV when you’re done.

Key features

  • Flesch Reading Ease & Flesch–Kincaid Grade
  • Gunning Fog, Coleman–Liau, SMOG, and ARI
  • Highlights for long/difficult sentences, passive voice, and -ly adverbs
  • Custom long‑sentence threshold
  • Word, sentence, and character counts; average W/S and syllables/word
  • Estimated read time and speak time
  • Keyword frequency & density (stopwords excluded)
  • Per‑sentence CSV export and shareable text report
  • Drag & drop .txt/.md, one‑click copy
  • 100% client‑side — no tracking or uploads

Tips

  • For general audiences, aim for Flesch 60–70 or roughly Grade 8–10.
  • Prefer active voice and concrete verbs; cut filler adverbs.
  • Split very long sentences; trim stacked prepositional phrases.
  • Use shorter words when meaning stays the same.
  • Re‑check after edits — scores move with structure and word choice.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good Flesch Reading Ease score?
Higher is easier. A score around 60–70 is broadly readable; technical docs often land lower.
How is this different from a Fry readability test?
Fry uses a plotted graph on passages. This tool computes formula‑based indices (Flesch, FK, Fog, Coleman–Liau, SMOG, ARI) for instant results.
Why do scores vary between tools?
Tokenization, syllable rules, rounding, and sentence splitting differ between implementations. Use trends, not one-off numbers.
Is passive‑voice detection exact?
It’s heuristic—use it to spot candidates for revision, not as a strict grammar rule.
Is my text private?
Yes—everything runs locally in your browser; nothing is uploaded.

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Last updated: Aug 12, 2025