How to read your Overthinker Index score

Your Overthinker Index is a 0–100 score based on the words you type plus your chosen brain mode. Higher scores suggest more intense spiraling energy in a playful, non-scientific way.

• 0–24: Calm Strategic Thinker – you notice details, but your brain isn’t hijacking the whole day. 🌿
• 25–49: Light Overthinker – you replay things a few times, then eventually let them go.
• 50–74: Active Overthinker – you see 17 timelines, 9 worst-case scenarios, and 3 scripts for what you “should’ve said”.
• 75–100: Full Spiral Mode – mental group chat, internal TED Talk, and imaginary arguments are all happening at once. 🌀

• Type the exact thought spiral running in your head and see your score.
• Compare “2am brain” vs “10am after coffee” Overthinker Index for the same situation.
• Screenshot your result and share it in group chats or stories with “it’s me, hi, I’m the problem, it’s me”.
• Use it at work or school as a playful check-in: “How cooked is your brain today?”

How the Overthinker Index formula works (non-technical, fun version)

Under the hood, this calculator turns your words into a simple score using a few playful signals – not AI, not data collection, just lightweight browser math. Here’s the idea:

• The longer your description (up to a limit), the more it suggests “I have a lot to say about this”.
• Very short texts like “idk” or “meh” usually score lower; emotional essays score higher.

• Words like what if, should, maybe, but, why, overthink, wrong, awkward add extra points.
• Each keyword nudges the score upward, but there’s a cap so it doesn’t go to 999.

• Multiple question marks (??), ellipses (...), or “?!” combos give a tiny drama boost.
• This mimics how we type when our brain is doing parkour in our head.

• Calm-ish: slight downward adjustment – you’re thinking, not spiraling.
• Mildly spiraling: gentle boost – your brain tabs are open, but manageable.
• Full conspiracy board: the highest boost – classic red-string meme energy.
• Detached observer: tiny bump or reduction – you’re analyzing your own brain from a distance.

• All the pieces are combined into a raw score, then clamped between 0 and 100.
• The calculator then creates a custom explanation that matches your range and brain mode.

Example Overthinker Index scores

Input: “I’m thinking about whether to text my friend now or later, but it’s not a big deal.” – brain mode: Calm-ish.
Short text, no big “what if” chain, calm brain mode. Result: low Overthinker Index with a note like “You care, but your brain is not hijacking your peace. Healthy processing.”

Input: “What if my message sounded weird? Maybe they think I’m annoyed now, but I was just tired…” – brain mode: Mildly spiraling.
Several “what if / maybe / but” patterns, some ellipses, mid-level brain mode. Result: “Classic overthinker energy – your brain loves running simulations, but you still come back to reality.”

Input: a long paragraph replaying a conversation, imagining three worst-case outcomes, plus “I know I’m overreacting but what if I’m actually right??” – brain mode: Full conspiracy board energy.
High length, heavy keyword density, dramatic punctuation, max brain multiplier. Result: “Elite-tier spiral. You are running an entire multiverse inside your head. Please hydrate.”

None of these are “good” or “bad” – they’re just different flavors of how your brain processes life. The main goal is to help you notice patterns and maybe laugh at them a little.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is this a real mental health test?

  No. This Overthinker Index is a playful, non-clinical tool. It does not diagnose anxiety, OCD, or any condition. It’s built for entertainment, self-reflection, and sharing memes with friends.

• Why does wording change my score so much?

  Because it’s built to respond to how you phrase things. Dramatic wording, lots of “what ifs”, and heavy punctuation look more “overthink coded” than calm, short sentences – and the score reflects that.

• Can I “game” the system to get 100?

  You can absolutely try. If you intentionally spam anxious words and punctuation, the score will go up – but that’s also the joke. The most fun use is to type what you’re actually thinking right now and see where you land.

• What if my score is really high and I feel bad?

  A high score just means your text sounded like a dense overthinking spiral. If your thoughts feel heavy, intrusive, or nonstop in real life, that’s a good signal to talk to someone you trust or a licensed mental health professional – not a reason to panic.

• Is any data stored or sent to a server?

  The calculation runs in your browser only. If you hit “Save Result”, your past scores are stored locally on your device using localStorage, so you can see your Overthinker Index history. Nothing is sent to a backend from this page.

• How can I make this more fun with friends?

  Try: everyone types their biggest current spiral, reveals their Index, and shares one tiny action they’ll take to calm their brain. Or turn it into a meme: “Post your Overthinker Index with no context.”