The Word Counter plugin offers a dedicated dashboard view that tracks the word count, post count, pages wordcount, and custom post types across your e …
As of April 2026, Post Word Counter is a WordPress wordcount plugin with 200 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews. It has been downloaded 3.3K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 5.4+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2023. Actively maintained — updated within the last month. Top alternative: Contact Form 7 Textarea Wordcount.
WordCount WordPress Plugin by DoubleDome is a powerful WordPress plugin designed for writers, editors, and content managers who need precise, real-time content metrics. It tracks word and character counts as you type directly in the post/page editor and goes deeper by also showing sentence, paragraph, and page counts. The plugin estimates reading time and even adds word count stats to your page/post listings for quick insights.
Advanced features let you control exactly what’s counted—exclude or include elements like headings or footnotes, toggle SEO mode for content length suggestions, and export your data in CSV or JSON. WordCount supports multiple languages, special characters, and integrates with Google Docs, Notion, and other writing tools. You can also set word goals, get alerts, and…
| WordPress | 5.4+ requiredTested up to 6.9.4 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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