Turnitin Score Meaning: What Every Percentage Tells You
Independent guide. Not affiliated with Turnitin, LLC. Read the Turnitin disclaimer.
Turnitin gives two different percentages. The similarity score measures matching text; the AI score measures likely AI writing. Here's what each range means.
Similarity score ranges
| Score | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 0% | Nothing matched (is that good?) |
| 1-15% | Typical for referenced work |
| 15-24% | Look at sources and match groups |
| 25-49% | Yellow band; likely reviewed |
| 50-99% | Large overlap; needs explanation |
| 100% | Usually your own stored submission (why) |
AI score ranges
| Score | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 0% | Nothing flagged |
| *% | 1-19%, number hidden |
| 20-100% | Number shown, sentences highlighted |
Details: AI score meaning.
Want the full PDFs? Open a sample Turnitin similarity report and a sample Turnitin AI report. Yours arrive in the same format, usually within 30 minutes.
Get both numbers for $3.50. Bring a high AI score down with our editors: $5.99 per 200 words.
Frequently asked questions
What does a Turnitin score mean?
The similarity score is the share of text matching sources. The AI score is the share of text likely AI-written. They're separate.
What does 0% mean?
No matching text (similarity) or no likely AI text (AI).
What does 100% mean?
Every word matched a source, usually your own earlier submission.
See your Turnitin AI and similarity scores first.
- Turnitin similarity report (PDF)
- Turnitin AI writing report (PDF)
- Not stored in any shared repository
- Ready usually within 30 minutes
2 free checks with every 10 you buy.
Get my Turnitin reportsFlagged as AI? Our editors rewrite it by hand.
- Human editors, not another AI tool
- Aims for a 0% Turnitin AI score, proofreading included
- Fresh Turnitin AI report of the edited file as proof
- Delivered within 12 to 24 hours
Questions? WhatsApp us on +254706770780.