How do I count words in Urdu, Persian, Hebrew or Arabic text?

Select the Language / script preset, then paste or type your text. Words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, unique words and reading time update live. Use Try a sample to see a native-script example.

Does it count diacritics like harakat or niqqud as characters?

Not by default. Diacritics and the zero-width non-joiner are excluded from the character count. Turn on Count diacritics as characters to include each mark, and the Diacritics figure shows how many there are.

Why do word counts for Urdu and Persian differ from Microsoft Word?

This tool uses the browser's Intl.Segmenter for word boundaries instead of splitting on spaces, which handles words joined with ZWNJ better. Where that API is missing, it falls back to whitespace splitting.

Does my text get uploaded when I count words?

No. Counting runs in your browser using Unicode text segmentation, so the text stays on your device. You can copy a stats summary or copy the text without diacritics.

How many SMS segments will my Arabic or Urdu text use?

The SMS segments (UCS-2) figure applies the rule for RTL scripts: 70 characters fit in a single message, and 67 per segment once the text splits into several.

Yes. Every tool is free to use, with no account and no credit card. The work runs on your device rather than on our servers, which is what keeps it free to run.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes. It runs in current mobile browsers on iOS and Android, with nothing to install.

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Free RTL Word & Character Counter (Urdu, Persian, Hebrew, Arabic)

Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time in right-to-left scripts. Diacritic-aware and ZWNJ-safe for Urdu, Persian, Hebrew and Arabic, using Unicode text segmentation for accurate, grapheme-correct counts. Runs entirely in your browser.

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Language / script

Paste or type Urdu text

DiacriticsCount diacritics as characters

Tashkeel / harakat marks (U+064B–U+0652, U+0670).

Numerals

Words

Characters (no diacritics)

Characters (no spaces)0

Excl. diacritics0

Diacritics0

Sentences0

Paragraphs0

Unique words0

SMS segments (UCS-2)0

Reading time0 sec

Diacritics (Arabic tashkeel, Hebrew niqqud) and the zero-width non-joiner (ZWNJ) are excluded from the character count by default, matching how the text is read. Working only in Arabic? The Arabic Word Counter adds kashida (tatweel) removal and Arabic-only filtering.

Counted entirely in your browser using Unicode text segmentation — your text never leaves your device.

How It Works

A word, character, sentence, paragraph and reading-time counter built specifically for right-to-left scripts. Pick your language preset (Urdu, Persian, Hebrew or Arabic) and paste your text; every metric updates live as you type. Unlike Latin-only counters, it uses the browser's Unicode segmenter so it counts user-perceived characters (graphemes), handles combining diacritics correctly, and treats Persian/Urdu ZWNJ joins as part of a single word.

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Choose your script
Tap Urdu, Persian, Hebrew or Arabic. The preset sets the right text-segmentation locale, the matching diacritic ranges (Arabic tashkeel vs. Hebrew niqqud), a script-appropriate font, and a native-script sample you can load with one click.
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Type or paste your text
Write directly into the right-to-left text box or paste an existing document. Words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, unique words and reading time recalculate instantly.
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Control diacritics and numerals
By default diacritics (harakat / niqqud) and the zero-width non-joiner are excluded from the character count, matching how text is read. Toggle 'count diacritics as characters' to include each mark, and switch between Western, Eastern-Arabic and Persian numerals for the displayed figures.
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Copy what you need
Copy a plain-text stats summary for reports, copy your text with all diacritics stripped, or clear the box to start over. Cross-link to the dedicated Arabic Word Counter for kashida removal and Arabic-only filtering.