Corporate BS Detector
Is it real communication or just buzzword bingo? Paste any corporate email, LinkedIn post, or company announcement and find out.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good BS score?
A score of 0-20 means the text is remarkably clear and jargon-free. Scores of 21-40 indicate mild corporate fluff. 41-60 is moderate BS with noticeable jargon. 61-80 is severe — the text is drowning in buzzwords. 81-100 is Pure Corporate BS: the text could have been a single clear sentence.
What counts as corporate jargon?
The detector checks for over 200 buzzwords and phrases across categories like synergy speak, leverage lingo, disruption hype, transformation theater, meeting cliches, and more. It also flags vague claims, passive voice, redundant phrases, and excessive exclamation marks.
Is this tool serious?
It's a fun tool with a serious purpose. Corporate jargon genuinely hurts communication — it hides meaning behind impressive-sounding words. The BS Detector helps identify where clear, direct language would serve better. Plus, the screenshots make great Slack posts.
Does this tool store my text?
No. The Corporate BS Detector runs 100% in your browser. Your corporate emails and LinkedIn posts are never sent to any server or stored anywhere. Your data stays completely private.
How is the score calculated?
The score combines buzzword density (40 points), vague claims (20 points), passive voice usage (15 points), average sentence length (10 points), exclamation abuse (5 points), ALL CAPS words (5 points), and redundant phrases (5 points). Each factor is weighted to reflect how much it contributes to corporate BS.