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Etoolio Easy Read Checker
What it is
Etoolio Easy Read Checker is a free browser tool for reviewing text against Easy Read and plain-language principles. Paste text or upload a plain-text .txt file to receive a score out of 100, highlighted problem sentences and words, and suggested fixes. It estimates reading age and checks sentence length, difficult or uncommon words, passive voice, capitalised words, and number, time, and date formats. The page says Easy Read guidance generally targets a reading age of around 7 to 9 years. An optional AI rewrite creates short, one-idea-per-line wording while aiming to preserve facts, names, and numbers. Checks run locally in the browser, and pasted text is not uploaded; text is sent to a server only for the optional rewrite and is stated not to be stored. The checker does not assess meaning, tone, images, or layout. A free companion checklist covers broader accessibility considerations.
For and against
For
- Free, browser-based, and requires no signup
- Scores text and highlights problem wording
- Checks reading age and sentence complexity
- Optional rewrite preserves stated facts and numbers
- Pasted text stays in the browser
Against
- Does not judge meaning, tone, images, or layout
- Optional AI rewrite sends text to a server
- Reading-age guidance is an estimate
- Plain-text .txt is the only upload format
The verdict
Easy Read Checker gives a focused wording review with clear scoring and privacy details. It should complement, not replace, checks of design, images, meaning, and reader accessibility.
Who it suits
It suits writers and teams preparing content for people with learning disabilities, low literacy, or English as a second language. Use the companion checklist and reader testing when images, design, or meaning also need review.
Plans and prices
Free
Unlimited use · no signup
Read 29 Sep 2026 · etoolio.com
On the record
- Accessibility limitation
- The checker evaluates wording, but does not judge meaning, tone, images, or layout; the page recommends testing the document with people who have a learning disability.etoolio.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- AI rewrite
- An optional AI rewrite creates short, one-idea-per-line wording while aiming to preserve facts, names, and numbers.etoolio.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Input
- Users can paste text or upload a plain-text .txt file.etoolio.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Intended readers
- The page describes Easy Read as designed mainly for people with a learning disability and also helpful to people with low literacy or English as a second language.etoolio.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Maker
- Etoolio describes itself as a collection of free, private, no-signup online tools, calculators, converters, and generators.etoolio.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Privacy
- Checks run in the browser and pasted text is not uploaded; text is sent to a server only when the optional AI rewrite is used, and the page says it is not stored.etoolio.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- The checker measures text against Easy Read and plain-language principles and provides a score, highlighted problems, and suggested fixes.etoolio.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Readability measures
- It reports estimated reading age and checks sentence length, difficult or uncommon words, passive voice, capitalised words, and number, time, and date formats.etoolio.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Reading age
- The page says Easy Read guidance generally targets a reading age of around 7 to 9 years.etoolio.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Related tool
- The companion Easy Read Compliance Checklist covers words, pictures, design, and involving readers; the page says it is also free and browser-based.etoolio.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Scoring
- The tool gives a score out of 100 and marks problem sentences and words in the text.etoolio.com · read 29 Sep 2026
