Content Checker

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Three barsScore 6.5

Content Checker is ranked #4 of 30 in writing style checkers on Freedom251. It runs on Android, iOS, macOS, Web. There is a free plan.

Content Checker plans and pricing

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

Purpose: Content Checker helps writers follow the Government Digital Service style guide and content design guidelines.
Checks: The website checks text for words to avoid, capitalisation, spelling, formatting and inclusive language.
Rule count: The app checks text against over 140 rules.
Style guide search: The app includes a searchable GOV.UK A-to-Z style guide.
URL suggester: The website suggests URL slugs from page titles using GOV.UK URL standards and shows the changes made by each rule.
Department rules: The website has a setting to include HMRC-specific rules and style guide entries.
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.
App content handling: The maker says checking in the app happens on the device and content is not sent to a server.
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.
Support: The maker lists [email protected] for questions, suggestions and feedback.
Intended users: The app is described as helping content designers, publishers and anyone writing for the UK government.
Independence: The maker says Content Checker is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by GDS, GOV.UK or HM Government.
Price from: Free

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