Passive Voice Checker
Find passive voice sentences in any text. Highlights each passive construction and suggests the active alternative. Free and instant.
How to use
What is passive voice?
Passive voice happens when the subject of a sentence receives the action rather than performs it. "The report was written by the team" is passive. "The team wrote the report" is active — shorter, clearer and more direct. Most style guides recommend keeping passive voice below 15% of sentences.
Not all passive is bad
Passive voice is sometimes appropriate — when the agent is unknown ("The window was broken"), when emphasising the recipient ("The prize was awarded to all students") or in formal scientific writing. The goal is awareness and deliberate choice, not elimination.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Passive Voice Checker free to use?
Yes, the Passive Voice Checker is completely free. There is no sign-up, no account required, and no limit on how often you can use it.
Does the Passive Voice Checker use AI?
The Passive Voice Checker uses standard algorithms and rule-based logic, not AI or machine learning. Your text is processed in your browser only and is not sent to any external service.
What devices does the Passive Voice Checker work on?
The Passive Voice Checker works on any device with a modern web browser — desktop, laptop, tablet, or phone. It is mobile-friendly and works offline once the page has loaded.