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Arabic Word Counter
A word counter built specifically for Arabic text: words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time — with an option to ignore tashkeel (diacritics) and tatweel so the count matches what publishers and platforms expect.
About this tool
Generic counters treat Arabic diacritics as separate words or attach them incorrectly. Here, words are matched by the Unicode Arabic range, so the count stays accurate even for fully vocalised text.
Reading time uses 180 words per minute — the average adult Arabic reading speed for general content.
Arabic Word Counter — FAQ
Why is this counter more accurate for Arabic?
It counts words by the Unicode Arabic range and ignores combining marks, so tashkeel never inflates the word count.
What does the "ignore diacritics" option do?
Many publishers, contests and SEO tools require counts without tashkeel. The switch strips diacritics and tatweel before counting.
How is reading time calculated?
At 180 words per minute — the average Arabic reading speed. Technical texts read slower, fiction faster.