Free ATS Score Checker
Review your resume's text, structure and role keywords with our checklist. The score summarizes these checks; it is not a score from an employer's ATS and cannot predict screening or interview outcomes.
Example checklist result
Resume checklist score
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520 words analyzed
5
Checks Passed
3
Issues Found
85
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Paste resume text to run this tool's formatting and keyword checklist in your browser. The score is a guide, not a score from an employer's ATS or a prediction of screening results.
Need the full report? Run the complete ATS scan free. Files are parsed on your device and never uploaded.
Why Check Your ATS Score?
Employers use a range of application systems and screening workflows. A resume checker can help you inspect text and compare keywords, but it cannot show how a specific employer configures its process or whether an application will be advanced.
The checker applies its own set of text, formatting and keyword checks and returns suggestions. Its score is an internal checklist result—not an ATS vendor's rating, a hiring prediction or a guarantee of an interview.
How this ATS score checker works
Add your resume text
Paste the text of your resume into the box on this page. If you only have a PDF or Word file, the ATS resume scanner reads that file in your browser instead.
The checklist runs in your browser
The score is produced by fixed rules for formatting, section structure, contact details, achievements and keyword coverage — not by an AI model. The same text produces the same result, which is why you can act on it.
Read the score and the fixes
You get the checklist score plus the specific items to change, each one linked to the resume that produced it. Nothing is uploaded to a server for this check.
What We Check
ATS Formatting
Checks for parsing errors and compatibility issues
Keyword Optimization
Analyzes relevant industry keywords and skills
Contact Information
Validates email, phone, and LinkedIn details
Section Structure
Ensures proper resume section organization
File Format
Verifies ATS-friendly document format
Content Quality
Evaluates bullet points and achievements
Who is the ATS score checker for?
It is for anyone who wants to know what a piece of resume text looks like to the rules a parser follows, before or after sending it. It gives you the itemised result; it does not tell you how a specific employer will handle the application.
- You have a finished resume and want to check it before you apply.
- You are getting no replies and want to rule out a text or structure problem.
- You are tailoring a resume to an advert and want to see which keywords are missing.
- You want a second opinion on a resume you wrote yourself, without a paid review.
It is not a substitute for a human read. A checklist cannot judge whether your achievements are impressive or whether the role is the right fit — the resume roast is the tool for a blunt opinion on the writing itself.
What do you need to run the check?
You need the text of a resume and a browser. There is no account, email address, card or download, and the check runs on your device.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Resume text | Paste 100 words or more. The checklist needs enough text to judge section structure and keyword coverage. |
| Job advert (optional) | Paste it with the resume to check keyword coverage against a specific posting rather than the whole document. |
| Account | None. Nothing is stored on a server for this check and there is no history to sign back in to. |
| File type | Text for this checker; PDF or TXT for the ATS resume scanner, which extracts the text in your browser. |
| Time | The result is returned as soon as you run it. There is no queue and no email step. |
ATS score checker vs ATS resume scanner
Both tools run the same kind of checklist. The difference is the input: this checker takes pasted text, while the ATS resume scanner reads a PDF or text file in your browser and extracts the text itself, which is the closer test of what a parser will see.
- Use this checker when the resume is still a draft you can copy and paste.
- Use the scanner when the document is finished and you want the exported file tested, not the text you think is in it.
- Use the job match tool when you want the score measured against one specific advert rather than a general checklist.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an ATS score?
There is no universal ATS score. The score on this page summarizes this tool's checks for items such as text, formatting and keywords; employers' systems and processes differ.
Is this ATS checker really free?
The checker is currently available without a paid plan or account. Check the product page for current access conditions; the checklist score is not an employer's ATS rating.
What's a good ATS score?
There is no universal threshold for a good ATS score. Use this tool's results as a checklist, review the flagged items in context, and follow the employer's instructions rather than treating a number as a pass mark.
How can I improve my ATS score?
Use standard section headings, include relevant keywords from job descriptions, avoid images and tables, use simple formatting, and ensure your contact information is clearly visible.
Which file format is best for ATS?
Use the file type requested by the employer. A text-based document and clear reading order are practical choices, but parser support varies; inspect the exported text when possible.
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