Write Essays with Confidence
Perfect your essays by analyzing your text against readability formulas and tracking key statistics. Get precise reading and speaking time estimates to help prepare for presentations, all while your work stays 100% private on your device.
From Struggling to Succeeding
Stop guessing if your essay meets requirements. Get instant, actionable feedback.
Common Student Struggles
- No clarity on reading level: Is this too simple or too complex for my grade?
- Sentence structure confusion: Are my sentences too long and convoluted?
- Time anxiety: Will I finish on time? How long will this take?
- Submission uncertainty: Does this actually meet the rubric?
Clear Confidence & Control
- 7 readability scores: See exactly if your writing matches 9th grade, college, or anywhere in between
- Sentence highlights: Instantly spot sentences that are too long or hard to read
- Time estimates: Get accurate reading and writing time predictions to plan your work
- Submit with confidence: Know your essay meets requirements before you turn it in
Your text stays private on your device—never uploaded or shared.
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Everything You Need to Excel
Powerful writing analysis that helps you submit better essays with confidence
Grade-Level Accuracy
See exactly if your essay matches your grade level with 7 readability formulas including Flesch-Kincaid, Gunning Fog, and Dale-Chall
Sentence Highlights
Instantly spot sentences that are too long or complex with color-coded highlighting and distribution analytics for better flow
Smart Time Planning
Get accurate reading, writing, and speaking time estimates to plan assignments and meet deadlines without last-minute stress
Real-Time Statistics
Track word count, character count, paragraph structure, and sentence averages in real time as you write
100% Private Analysis
Your essays never leave your device. All analysis happens locally in your browser with zero server storage or tracking
Progress Tracking
Set word count goals and track progress with visual indicators
Ready to Write Better Essays?
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Three Simple Steps to Better Essays
Start analyzing your writing in seconds—no account required
Write or Paste Your Text
Start typing directly in Gorby or paste your essay from Word, Google Docs, or any text editor. No file uploads or account setup needed—just open and start writing.
- Type directly or copy-paste from anywhere
- Works with plain text or rich formatting
- No sign-up or file upload required
Review Instant Analysis
Get immediate feedback with Text Checks that highlight potential style issues as you type. Open Readability Scores or Sentence Highlighter views to dive deeper into specific aspects of your writing.
- Real-time highlights for adverbs, qualifiers, and long sentences
- 7 readability scores show your grade level instantly
- Sentence distribution analytics for better flow
Improve Your Writing
Use the insights to revise your essay directly in the editor. Simplify complex sentences, adjust reading level, and improve structure based on the feedback. Optional AI rephrasing* can help when you're stuck.
- Edit directly in the app with instant feedback updates
- See reading level improve as you simplify sentences
- Get synonym suggestions and AI rephrasing* when needed
* AI features require internet connection and are not processed locally
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Try It Free — No Account NeededEssential Features for Student Success
Everything you need to write better essays and meet assignment requirements
Readability Scores
7 readability formulas show if your essay matches your grade level, from middle school to college
Explore featureSentence Highlighter
Color-coded highlights instantly show which sentences are too long or hard to read
Explore featureReal-Time Statistics
Track word count, character count, reading time, and paragraph structure as you write
Explore featureStyle Checks
Catch weak adverbs, passive voice, and redundant phrases to strengthen your writing
Explore featureWriting Goals
Set word count targets with visual progress tracking to stay motivated and meet deadlines
Explore featureSaved Texts
Save multiple essays locally with backups and export to Word, PDF, or plain text
Explore featureYour Work Stays 100% Private
Write with confidence knowing your essays never leave your device
Client-Side Only
All text analysis happens in your browser—nothing is ever sent to servers
Zero Data Storage
Your essays are never saved, stored, or accessed by Gorby servers
No Ads or Tracking
Clean, distraction-free writing environment with no advertising or analytics
Common Questions
Everything you need to know about using Gorby for academic writing
Which reading level should I aim for in my essays?
For high school essays, aim for Flesch-Kincaid Grade 9-12. College papers should target Grade 13-15. Gorby shows 7 different readability scores, so you can see exactly where your writing lands and adjust accordingly.
Is my essay data really private?
Yes. Core text analysis runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript, so your writing never leaves your device. For AI-enhanced features, we use secure external services, but standard readability, statistics, and highlighting tools process everything locally. Your work stays private and is never stored on our servers or shared.
Can I save multiple essays?
Free users can save up to 3 texts locally in their browser. Premium users get unlimited saved texts with backup and export options to Word, PDF, and plain text. All saves are stored only on your device.
Does Gorby check grammar and spelling?
Gorby focuses on readability, structure, and style rather than grammar. It highlights passive voice, overused words, and sentence complexity. Use your browser's built-in spell checker or a dedicated grammar tool for spelling and grammar corrections.
Can I use Gorby on my phone or tablet?
Yes! Gorby works on any modern browser including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. The interface is responsive and optimized for all screen sizes.
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