--- title: WordRake Editing Software News description: News from WordRake Holdings, LLC, a software company focused on clear and concise editing for professionals. WordRake runs in Microsoft Word and Outlook, and its suggestions appear in the familiar track-changes style. It uses complex, patented algorithms to find and improve weak lead-ins, confusing language, and high-level grammar and usage slips. Try it free for 7 days. --- #### WordRake is joining BriefCatch. Discover how BriefCatch Next builds on WordRake’s trusted editing technology — and what this means for WordRake customers. [Learn about the transition →](https://www.briefcatch.com/wordrake) [![logo](https://www.wordrake.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20images/logo.png?width=285&height=18&name=logo.png)](https://www.wordrake.com/) Edit for brevity & simplicity in Microsoft Word & Outlook - [Buy](https://www.wordrake.com/writing-improvement-software-buy) - [Software](https://www.wordrake.com/software) - [About](https://www.wordrake.com/editing-software-for-writing-professionals) - [Reviews](https://www.wordrake.com/reviews) - [Writing Tips](https://www.wordrake.com/writing-tips/writing-tips-listing-page) - [Resources](https://www.wordrake.com/resources) - [Support](https://www.wordrake.com/editing-software-help) # News ## [WordRake 5.3: New Edits for Passive Voice, Nominalizations, and Legal Wordiness](https://www.wordrake.com/news/wordrake-5.3-release)   On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, WordRake Holdings, LLC, the creator of WordRake legal editing software, released WordRake version 5.3. In the first update of the year, the team at WordRake tackled some of the hardest problems that plague legal writing. [Read more](https://www.wordrake.com/news/wordrake-5.3-release) | Jan 28, 2026 ## [WordRake 5.2—The Fastest Version We’ve Ever Produced](https://www.wordrake.com/news/wordrake-5_2-the-fastest-version-weve-ever-produced) WordRake has always been faster than human editors, but WordRake 5.2 works at more than twice the speed of any previous version. Instead of running each algorithm on sentences one after another, this newest version of WordRake runs all algorithms at once, for a quick, powerful editing experience. [Read more](https://www.wordrake.com/news/wordrake-5_2-the-fastest-version-weve-ever-produced) | Aug 20, 2025 ## [WordRake 5.1: Smarter Editing for Legal, Business, and Government Writing](https://www.wordrake.com/news/wordrake-5.1-release)   WordRake 5.1 delivers sharper, more context-aware editing by combining advanced linguistic analysis with deep subject-matter expertise. These refinements reflect how professionals write—and what they need from an editing tool. The result is more relevant suggestions and improved precision. [Read more](https://www.wordrake.com/news/wordrake-5.1-release) | Jul 08, 2025 ## [Introducing WordRake 5.0, with a New Look, New Features, More Editing Power](https://www.wordrake.com/news/introducing-wordrake-version-5) SEATTLE—On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, WordRake Holdings, LLC released WordRake 5.0, the newest edition of its professional editing software. In this version, WordRake introduces a refreshed interface, adds two new features, introduces color customizations, adds new editing algorithms, and refines and enhances existing ones. [Read more](https://www.wordrake.com/news/introducing-wordrake-version-5) | Sep 10, 2024 ## [Release of WordRake 4.3: New Edits for Complex, Wordy Sentence Structures and Inclusive, Professional Tone](https://www.wordrake.com/news/release-of-wordrake-4.3-new-edits-for-complex-wordy-sentence-structures-and-inclusive-professional-tone) On Wednesday, March 6, 2024 WordRake Holdings, LLC, the creator of WordRake clear and concise editing software, released WordRake version 4.3. In the first update of 2024, the team at WordRake tackled writing problems that plague human-written documents and AI-generated drafts alike—nominalizations, complex multi-verb clauses, and unnecessary gerunds. In addition to new edits on complex, wordy sentence structures, the new version of WordRake helps you maintain a professional tone in your writing. [Read more](https://www.wordrake.com/news/release-of-wordrake-4.3-new-edits-for-complex-wordy-sentence-structures-and-inclusive-professional-tone) | Mar 06, 2024 ## [WordRake 4.2: Edits for AI Wordiness, Gender-Neutral Pronouns, and Nominalizations](https://www.wordrake.com/news/wordrake-4.2-edits-for-ai-wordiness-gender-neutral-pronouns-and-nominalizations) On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, [WordRake Holdings, LLC](https://www.wordrake.com/), the creator of WordRake clear and concise editing software, released WordRake version 4.2. In the second update this year, the WordRake team introduces edits to handle growing developments in writing, including the use of AI and gender-neutral pronouns. [Read more](https://www.wordrake.com/news/wordrake-4.2-edits-for-ai-wordiness-gender-neutral-pronouns-and-nominalizations) | Oct 03, 2023 ## [WordRake and Intellek Announce Strategic Partnership to Empower Legal Professionals with Enhanced Writing and Technology Skills](https://www.wordrake.com/news/wordrake-and-intellek-announce-strategic-partnership) WordRake Holdings, LLC, the innovative creator of automated in-line editing software for legal professionals, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Intellek, a market leader in learning and development software. The partnership brings together industry leaders and promises to revolutionize training for and adoption of [legal writing improvement solutions](https://www.wordrake.com/paralegal). [Read more](https://www.wordrake.com/news/wordrake-and-intellek-announce-strategic-partnership) | Aug 10, 2023 ## [WordRake Licenses Awarded to All Applicants Considered for AAfPE’s 2023 LEX Scholarship Competition](https://www.wordrake.com/news/wordrake-licenses-awarded-to-all-applicants-considered-for-aafpes-2023-lex-scholarship-competition) WordRake Holdings, LLC, a software company focused on clear and concise editing for professionals, announced it would award six-month WordRake for Word licenses to all 2023 LEX Scholarship Competition applicants considered by American Association for Paralegal Education (AAfPE). [Read more](https://www.wordrake.com/news/wordrake-licenses-awarded-to-all-applicants-considered-for-aafpes-2023-lex-scholarship-competition) | Jul 26, 2023 ## [Press Release: WordRake to Sponsor the Cheryl Stephens Innovation Award at PLAIN](https://www.wordrake.com/news/press-release-wordrake-to-sponsor-the-cheryl-stephens-innovation-award-at-plain) WordRake Holdings, LLC, maker of WordRake professional editing software is sponsoring [Plain Language Association International (PLAIN)’s Cheryl Stephens Innovation Award](https://plainlanguagenetwork.org/plain/the-cheryl-stephens-award/). Dedicated to simplicity and brevity in writing, WordRake is excited to partner with PLAIN to celebrate innovators in plain language. [Read more](https://www.wordrake.com/news/press-release-wordrake-to-sponsor-the-cheryl-stephens-innovation-award-at-plain) | Jun 22, 2023 ## [Press Release: WordRake Chief Strategy & Growth Officer Ivy B. Grey Joins Scribes Board of Directors](https://www.wordrake.com/news/press-release-wordrake-chief-strategy-growth-officer-ivy-b.-grey-joins-scribes-board-of-directors) The Board of Directors of Scribes, the American Society of Legal Writers, voted unanimously on April 14, 2023 to add WordRake Chief Strategy & Growth Officer Ivy B. Grey to their ranks. Ivy will take her post in June of this year, completing a partial term through October 2024. [Read more](https://www.wordrake.com/news/press-release-wordrake-chief-strategy-growth-officer-ivy-b.-grey-joins-scribes-board-of-directors) | May 17, 2023 [Older posts](https://www.wordrake.com/news/page/2) © 2026 WordRake, LLC. 8415 154th Avenue NE,  Suite 200, Redmond, WA 98052. All rights reserved. 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