Top Result Reading Level 2026: Grade 11.8 Median

    The median top-5 ranking page scores Flesch-Kincaid grade 11.8, across 24,632 readable pages with 100+ parsed words.

    Median Flesch-Kincaid grade of top-5 pages: easiest and hardest verticals
    Recipes8.8
    Fitness9.8
    DIY10.5
    Gaming10.5
    Parenting10.5
    Home13
    Software13
    Apparel13.3
    Education13.3
    Jewelry14.9

    Source: PageSpeed Matters. Top 5 Google US results for 10,019 keywords, 24,632 readable pages, Oct 2026.

    Shows the 5 easiest and 5 hardest verticals; the full list is in the comparison table.

    Source: Top Result Reading Level 2026: Grade 11.8 Median - PageSpeed Matters