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Content Checker

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What it is

Content Checker helps writers apply Government Digital Service style guidance and content design rules to text. It checks for words to avoid, capitalisation, spelling, formatting, and inclusive language against over 140 rules. A searchable GOV.UK A-to-Z style guide is included, and a setting can add HMRC-specific rules and entries. The website can suggest URL slugs from page titles using GOV.UK URL standards and show changes made by each rule. The free app works offline and is available on Android, iOS, and macOS; the web version is also available. Editor support is listed for web, iOS, and macOS. The maker says app checks happen on the device without sending content to a server. Website submissions are sent for processing and immediately discarded; the maker says they are not stored, logged, or saved. Content Checker is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by GDS, GOV.UK, or HM Government.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Content Checker helps writers follow the Government Digital Service style guide and content design guidelines.Read 4 Oct 2026 · contentchecker.uk
Intended users
The app is described as helping content designers, publishers and anyone writing for the UK government.Read 4 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Privacy
The maker says the website and app do not collect, store or transmit personal data, and do not use cookies or client-side tracking scripts.Read 4 Oct 2026 · contentchecker.uk
Support
The maker lists [email protected] for questions, suggestions and feedback.Read 4 Oct 2026 · contentchecker.uk
App content handling
The maker says checking in the app happens on the device and content is not sent to a server.Read 4 Oct 2026 · contentchecker.uk
Checks
The website checks text for words to avoid, capitalisation, spelling, formatting and inclusive language.Read 4 Oct 2026 · contentchecker.uk
Department rules
The website has a setting to include HMRC-specific rules and style guide entries.Read 4 Oct 2026 · contentchecker.uk
Independence
The maker says Content Checker is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by GDS, GOV.UK or HM Government.Read 4 Oct 2026 · contentchecker.uk
Rule count
The app checks text against over 140 rules.Read 4 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Style guide search
The app includes a searchable GOV.UK A-to-Z style guide.Read 4 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
URL suggester
The website suggests URL slugs from page titles using GOV.UK URL standards and shows the changes made by each rule.Read 4 Oct 2026 · contentchecker.uk
Web content handling
Text submitted on the website is sent to the server for processing and immediately discarded; the maker says it is not stored, logged or saved.Read 4 Oct 2026 · contentchecker.uk

Plans and prices

Free Free Free app; works offline Read 4 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Checks text against over 140 rules.
  • Includes a searchable GOV.UK A-to-Z style guide.
  • Can suggest URL slugs from page titles.
  • The free app works offline.
  • App checks run on the device.

Limits

  • Website checks send submitted text to a server for processing.
  • Editor support is listed only for web, iOS, and macOS.

Who it suits

Content Checker suits content designers, publishers, and others writing for the UK government. It may also help writers who need GOV.UK style guidance or HMRC-specific rules.

Verdict

Content Checker combines style and language checks with GOV.UK guidance and URL suggestions. Its free offline app provides device-based checking, while website checks use server processing.

Where Specifiction places it

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