Text Statistics & Readability

Analyze text readability with Flesch Reading Ease score, grade level assessment, and comprehensive text statistics for better content optimization.

What is Text Statistics?

Text Statistics provides a comprehensive analysis of your text's complexity and readability. It calculates the Flesch Reading Ease score (0-100 scale), Flesch-Kincaid grade level, average sentence length, average word length in syllables, and identifies the longest and shortest words.

Flesch Reading Ease Score

• 90-100: Very Easy (5th grade)
• 80-90: Easy (6th grade)
• 70-80: Fairly Easy (7th grade)
• 60-70: Standard (8th-9th grade)
• 50-60: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th grade)
• 30-50: Difficult (College level)
• 0-30: Very Difficult (College graduate)

Use Cases

• Content optimization for target audience
• Academic paper complexity assessment
• Marketing copy readability testing
• Technical documentation simplification
• Blog post accessibility improvement
• Legal document clarity analysis

Recommended Scores by Content Type

• Social media posts: 70-80 (Fairly Easy)
• Blog articles: 60-70 (Standard)
• News articles: 60-70 (Standard)
• Business content: 50-60 (Fairly Difficult)
• Academic papers: 30-50 (Difficult)
• Children's books: 90-100 (Very Easy)

Tips for Improving Readability

• Use shorter sentences (15-20 words average)
• Choose simple words over complex alternatives
• Break up long paragraphs
• Use active voice instead of passive voice
• Limit jargon and technical terms
• Add transition words for better flow