Readability and word count checker
Enter a page URL to get its word count, sentence length and Flesch reading ease score.
What this checks
Counts words and sentences and calculates the Flesch reading ease score for English text.
How to fix common problems
- Shorten long sentences and split big paragraphs.
- Prefer short, common words where they say the same thing.
- Add detail where a page is under about 300 words.
Common questions
What is the Flesch reading ease score?
A score from 0 to 100 based on sentence and word length. Higher means easier to read. Around 60-70 suits a general audience.
Does it work for other languages?
It is built for English text. Scores for other languages will not be reliable.