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Multi-Algorithm Readability & Plain Language Checker

Audit reading levels with Flesch-Kincaid, Gunning Fog, SMOG, and WCAG 3.1.5 plain language criteria

Text Readability Analyzer

Load Sample:
WCAG 2.1 SC 3.1.5 (Reading Level) Assessment
Exceeds WCAG 3.1.5 lower secondary education threshold (Recommend simplifying long sentences or complex words)
Flesch Ease
45.8
Difficult (College)
Flesch-Kincaid
Grade 10.5
School grade
Gunning Fog
14
Years of schooling
Coleman-Liau
11
Letter & sent formula
SMOG Index
13
Polysyllable metric
Auto Read (ARI)
9
Character ratio

Structural Text Metrics

Total Words
44
Sentences
3
Words / Sentence
14.7
Syllables / Word
1.73

Complex Polysyllabic Words (≥ 3 Syllables)

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About Multi-Algorithm Readability & Plain Language Checker

Analyze articles and interface copy across 6 international readability formulas. Identify polysyllabic words, sentence length bottlenecks, and verify WCAG Level AAA Reading Level compliance.

Key Capabilities & Features

  • 6 readability index formulas (Flesch, FKGL, Fog, Coleman-Liau, SMOG, ARI)
  • WCAG 3.1.5 (Level AAA) lower secondary education audit
  • Complex polysyllabic word detection
  • Sentence count and word-per-sentence metrics
  • Preloaded sample copy presets

How to Use Multi-Algorithm Readability & Plain Language Checker

1

Paste Copy

Paste your draft text, blog post, or user interface content.

2

Analyze Scores

Inspect Flesch Reading Ease and Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level.

3

Refine Copy

Simplify highlighted polysyllabic words and split long sentences.

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Text analysis is performed entirely in client-side memory. Your content is never stored or uploaded.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the target reading level for WCAG 3.1.5?

WCAG 2.1 SC 3.1.5 recommends that text does not require reading ability more advanced than the lower secondary education level (approximately 7th to 9th grade, or Flesch-Kincaid grade <= 9).

What does Flesch Reading Ease score mean?

Scores between 90-100 are very easy (5th grade), 60-70 are standard plain English (8th-9th grade), and below 30 are difficult academic texts.

How can I improve readability quickly?

Shorten sentences to under 20 words, replace multi-syllable technical jargon with plain equivalents, and use active voice.