Simple Word Count

A simple word count Chrome extension.
What is Simple Word Count?
'Simple Word Count' is a convenient Chrome extension that provides an easy method of counting words. This extension maintains an efficient design, ensuring that users will face no difficulties. For those who wish for additional features or personal customizations, the source code is available on GitHub, allowing you to tweak the extension to suit your needs.

Extension stats

Users: 1,000+
Rating: 3.75 (12)
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2014-07-10)
Creation date: 2014-07-10
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Size: 37.92K

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Extension summary

A very simple word count extension.

Feel free to extend in any way you like via GitHub - https://github.com/sanjaypoyzer/Simple-Word-Count

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Simple and effective
  • Doesn't ask for weird permissions
  • Works perfectly for counting words
  • Reliable for a common problem
Cons
  • Can be cumbersome to use (copy and paste required)
  • Occasionally stops working or disappears
  • Some users reported it didn't work at all
Most mentioned
  • Simple but works
  • Works well
  • Stops working for no reason
Recent reviews
The only one I use. Simple but works!
by Tyler Straker, 2018-11-16

使用麻烦
by Maseyo Felix, 2017-06-20

You have to copy and past text into the box. Use Word Count Tool
by Beth Kahn, 2014-09-05
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Simple Word Count does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Simple Word Count has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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