Free readability score — is your content easy to read?
Analyze reading level, word count, sentence complexity, and content density. Make sure your content works for both humans and search engines.
Readability affects rankings more than you think
Google's Helpful Content system evaluates whether content is written for humans or search engines. Content that's too complex, too thin, or poorly structured gets demoted. Studies consistently show that pages ranking in positions 1-3 have a Flesch Reading Ease score between 60-80 — clearly written, not academic.
Content length matters too. Pages with fewer than 300 words are often classified as 'thin content' by Google. But longer isn't always better — 1,500 words of clear, well-structured content outperforms 3,000 words of rambling filler every time.
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FAQ
What's a good readability score?
For web content, aim for a Flesch Reading Ease score of 60-80. That means clear, conversational writing that a 13-15 year old can understand. Academic or overly complex writing scores below 40 and typically underperforms in search.
Does word count affect SEO?
Yes. Pages with fewer than 300 words are at risk of being classified as thin content. For competitive keywords, aim for 1,500-2,500 words of substantive, well-structured content.
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