Etoolio Easy Read Checker
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What it is
Etoolio Easy Read Checker is a free browser tool that evaluates 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 readers aged around 7 to 9 years. An optional AI rewrite changes wording into short lines with one idea per line while aiming to preserve facts, names, and numbers. Checks run in the browser, and pasted text is not uploaded; only the optional rewrite sends text to a server, where the page says it is not stored. The checker assesses wording, not meaning, tone, images, or layout. A companion free browser checklist covers words, pictures, design, and involving readers.
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- The checker measures text against Easy Read and plain-language principles and provides a score, highlighted problems, and suggested fixes.Read 29 Sep 2026 · etoolio.com
- 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.Read 29 Sep 2026 · etoolio.com
- Maker
- Etoolio describes itself as a collection of free, private, no-signup online tools, calculators, converters, and generators.Read 29 Sep 2026 · etoolio.com
- 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.Read 29 Sep 2026 · etoolio.com
- AI rewrite
- An optional AI rewrite creates short, one-idea-per-line wording while aiming to preserve facts, names, and numbers.Read 29 Sep 2026 · etoolio.com
- Input
- Users can paste text or upload a plain-text .txt file.Read 29 Sep 2026 · etoolio.com
- 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.Read 29 Sep 2026 · etoolio.com
- 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.Read 29 Sep 2026 · etoolio.com
- Reading age
- The page says Easy Read guidance generally targets a reading age of around 7 to 9 years.Read 29 Sep 2026 · etoolio.com
- 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.Read 29 Sep 2026 · etoolio.com
- Scoring
- The tool gives a score out of 100 and marks problem sentences and words in the text.Read 29 Sep 2026 · etoolio.com
Plans and prices
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Free, unlimited use without signup
- Scores text out of 100
- Highlights problematic words and sentences
- Checks multiple plain-language measures
- Optional rewrite preserves stated facts and numbers
Limits
- Does not assess meaning, tone, images, or layout
- AI rewrite sends text to a server
- Human reader testing is still recommended
Who it suits
This tool suits writers checking accessible wording for people with learning disabilities, low literacy, or English as a second language. It also helps teams that need a quick browser-based readability review.
Verdict
Etoolio Easy Read Checker provides a focused wording review with scoring, diagnostics, and optional rewriting. Use its results alongside checks of design, images, meaning, and reader experience.
Where Specifiction places it
- AI Readability Checkers#24 of 267.4