Readability Checker

The Flesch Reading Ease score (0–100) measures how easy a text is to read. Higher scores mean easier reading. For press releases, a score of 50–70 is ideal — easy enough for busy journalists but not dumbed down.

Aim for a score of 50–70. Below 30 is too academic/complex. Above 80 may read as overly simple for a business context. The sweet spot for most PR is 55–65.

The two biggest levers are sentence length and word complexity. Keep sentences under 20 words on average. Replace long multi-syllable words with shorter alternatives where possible.

Yes. Journalists who can quickly understand your story are more likely to write about it. Complex writing makes their job harder, which means they'll often skip to the next pitch in their inbox.

Yes. Technical content can still score well if written in short, clear sentences. Lead with plain English, then add technical specifics in later paragraphs for those who want the detail.