# Characters Counter

> Find out how many characters there are in a selection by simply right-clicking it.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/characters-counter](https://chrome-stats.com/d/characters-counter)

## Overview

- **ID:** `characters-counter`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Minkiu
- **Category:** web-development,appearance
- **Daily users:** 235
- **Weekly downloads:** 3
- **Rating:** 3.29 / 5 (7 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.1.2resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2016-10-22
- **Size:** 207 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/characters-counter/)

## Description

Characters Counter is a handy Chrome extension that enables users to quickly find out how many characters are in any text selection. Inspired by the popular "45to75" extension, it integrates seamlessly into the context menu, allowing you to right-click selected text and instantly view the character count without needing to open additional tools or websites. This lightweight add-on enhances productivity, particularly for writers, editors, and social media users who need to stay within character limits. Its simple and intuitive design makes character counting effortless and accessible within your browser.

## Rankings

- #7,548 — Overall
- #12 — counter
- #37 — word count
- #39 — chart
- #58 — country
- #90 — account

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `contextMenus`
- `activeTab`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/characters-counter)