Readability Analyzer
Evaluate content readability using industry-standard metrics. Ensure your writing is accessible to your target audience.
Understanding Readability Scores
Readability scores help you understand how easy your content is to read and comprehend. Higher readability means your content is accessible to a broader audience, which can improve engagement and SEO performance.
Flesch Reading Ease Scale
- 90-100: Very Easy (5th grade level)
- 80-89: Easy (6th grade level)
- 70-79: Fairly Easy (7th grade level)
- 60-69: Standard (8th-9th grade level)
- 50-59: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th grade level)
- 30-49: Difficult (College level)
- 0-29: Very Difficult (College graduate level)
Why Readability Matters for SEO
- User Experience: Easy-to-read content keeps visitors engaged longer
- Bounce Rate: Complex content may increase bounce rates
- Accessibility: Readable content is accessible to more people
- Mobile Readers: Simpler content works better on mobile devices
- Featured Snippets: Clear, concise content is more likely to be featured
Tips to Improve Readability
- Shorter Sentences: Aim for 15-20 words per sentence
- Simple Words: Use common words instead of complex alternatives
- Active Voice: Write in active voice rather than passive
- Short Paragraphs: Keep paragraphs to 3-4 sentences
- Subheadings: Break content into scannable sections
- Bullet Points: Use lists to organize information
Target Readability by Audience
- General Public: Aim for 60-70 (8th-9th grade)
- Technical Content: 50-60 acceptable (10th-12th grade)
- Academic Writing: 30-50 (College level)
- Children's Content: 80+ (Elementary level)