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Palindrome Checker

Check whether a word, phrase or number reads the same backwards, ignoring spaces, punctuation and case.

How to use

  1. 1Type a word, sentence or number.
  2. 2See instantly whether it's a palindrome.

How it's calculated

Letters and digits are kept, lowercased, and compared with their reverse.

Frequently asked questions

What is a palindrome?

A word, phrase or number that reads the same forwards and backwards, like 'level', 'racecar' or 12321.

Are spaces and punctuation ignored?

Yes. 'A man, a plan, a canal: Panama' counts as a palindrome because only letters are compared.

Does capitalization matter?

No. The check is case-insensitive.