Our Text Analyzer is a free online tool that helps you analyze and understand your text better. Whether you're a writer, student, content creator, or professional, this tool provides valuable insights into your writing with metrics like word count, character count, sentence count, reading time, and readability scores. For comprehensive content optimization strategies, explore our Frontend Development Best Practices guide for creating effective content structure and documentation.
Key Features
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Word Count: Accurately counts the number of words in your text, which is essential for meeting writing requirements or limits.
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Character Count: Provides both total character count and character count without spaces, useful for platforms with character limitations like Twitter.
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Sentence and Paragraph Analysis: Counts the number of sentences and paragraphs to help you understand your text structure.
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Reading Time Estimation: Calculates approximately how long it would take an average adult to read your text, based on a reading speed of 225 words per minute.
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Readability Score: Uses the Flesch Reading Ease formula to evaluate how easy your text is to read, helping you adjust your writing for your target audience. Learn more about writing principles in our JavaScript Best Practices guide.
Understanding Readability Scores
The Flesch Reading Ease score is one of the most widely used readability formulas. It rates text on a 100-point scale; the higher the score, the easier the text is to read:
Score
Reading Level
Notes
90-100
Very Easy
Easily understood by an average 11-year-old student
80-89
Easy
Conversational English for consumers
70-79
Fairly Easy
7th grade reading level
60-69
Standard
8th and 9th grade reading level
50-59
Fairly Difficult
High school reading level
30-49
Difficult
College reading level
0-29
Very Difficult
College graduate level
How to Use the Text Analyzer
Enter or paste your text into the input area.
The analysis happens automatically as you type or paste.
View the statistics in the panel on the right.
Use the toolbar buttons to clear the text, copy it to clipboard, or download it as a text file.
Toggle fullscreen mode for a distraction-free experience when working with longer texts.
Tips for Improving Readability
If you want to make your text more readable based on the readability score:
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Use shorter sentences (15-20 words on average)
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Choose simpler words with fewer syllables
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Break up long paragraphs
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Use active voice instead of passive voice
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Include transitional words and phrases to improve flow
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Eliminate unnecessary jargon and technical terms
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Privacy and Security
Our Text Analyzer tool runs entirely in your browser. Your text is never sent to our servers or stored anywhere. This ensures complete privacy and security for your content.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a text analyzer?
A text analyzer is a tool that examines text and provides statistics and metrics about it, such as word count, character count, sentence count, and readability scores. It helps writers understand the complexity and structure of their text.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is typically calculated based on the average reading speed of 200-250 words per minute for adults. Our tool uses 225 words per minute as the standard rate for estimating how long it would take to read the text.
What are readability scores?
Readability scores are metrics that estimate how easy or difficult a text is to read. Common readability formulas include the Flesch Reading Ease, Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level, and Gunning Fog Index. These scores consider factors like sentence length and word complexity.
How can I improve my text's readability?
To improve readability, try using shorter sentences, simpler words, active voice, and breaking up long paragraphs. Aim for clarity and conciseness in your writing, and consider your target audience's reading level.
