Passive Voice Detector — Find Weak Sentences in Body Copy

Free passive-voice checker. Paste text — get a per-sentence flag list and overall passive ratio. Aim for under 10% passive in body copy.

Passive-Voice Detector

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Total sentences

Passive (heuristic)

Passive ratio

66.7%

Flagged sentences

#1The report was written by the marketing team.

#2The customer was helped by an agent.

This is a heuristic — it catches most passive constructions ("the report was written") but flags some active sentences too. Aim for <10% passive in body copy. Use active voice for clarity.

About this tool

Why active voice converts

"The team launched the product" outperforms "the product was launched by the team" in every readability test ever run. Active sentences are shorter, name the actor first, and read more energetically. Use this scanner to keep body copy under 10% passive.

How to use the Passive-Voice Detector

Takes about a minute. No signup, no download, your data stays in your browser.

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Open the tool. Scroll up to the Passive-Voice Detector above — it loads instantly in your browser, no install needed.
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Enter your values. The fields come pre-filled with realistic defaults so you can see how it works — replace them with your own numbers.
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Read the result. The output updates instantly. Copy or share it — nothing is uploaded to a server, everything stays on your device.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about the Passive-Voice Detector.

Is the Passive-Voice Detector free to use?

Yes. The Passive-Voice Detectoron 7BusyBoss is completely free — no signup, no paywall, no usage cap.

Do I need to sign up to use the Passive-Voice Detector?

No. The Passive-Voice Detectorworks instantly in your browser — no account needed. Signing in with Google is optional and only unlocks features like saving favorites and higher AI build limits.

Does the Passive-Voice Detector work on mobile?

Yes. Every tool on 7BusyBoss is mobile-responsive and works in any modern browser — Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge — on phones, tablets and desktops.

Is my data safe when I use the Passive-Voice Detector?

Yes. The Passive-Voice Detectorruns entirely in your browser — your inputs never leave your device unless the tool explicitly fetches public data (e.g. currency rates). We don't store the values you type.

Passive Voice Detector — Find Weak Sentences in Body Copy