Word Counter

See how many words and characters are on a page. Simply highlight the text, right click, and click the Word Counter icon!
What is Word Counter?
Word Counter is a convenient Chrome extension that provides word and character counts for web pages. Simply highlight the text, right click, and click the Word Counter icon to get a small alert with word count, character count, and character count excluding spaces. Enjoy the easy word counting experience!

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2022-06-11
Users: 20,000+
Rating: 4.35 (43)
Version: 0.11 (Last updated: 2017-10-21)
Creation date: 2017-10-21
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • tabs
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • https://docs.google.com/
Size: 35.66K

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Extension summary

Do you need to get a word and character count on a web page? Word Counter is your answer!

Word Counter is very small and intends to give you a convenient word count without you having to out of your way while browsing.

Simply select the text that you would like to get a count on, right click on the text, and select the Word Counter icon; you will be greeted with a small alert, telling you word count, character count, and character count, excluding spaces.

Enjoy the extension!

User reviews

Very good extension, a must use product especially for students who are doing there researches about project. User friendly also!
by Vishwa Vijit Singh, 2022-06-03

Super easy word counter. Just highlight, right click, and get your word count! Never any spam or popups.
by Regina C., 2022-04-27

Nice, but I'm not a fan of context menu accessed counters. This requires a right click, going to the tab, and then a left click. There are others that do it easier.
by Pat MySecret, 2021-10-25
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Word Counter requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Word Counter may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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