Character Count Tool

Calculate how many words and characters are on a page. Simply highlight the text, right click, and click the Character Count icon!

Character Count Tool - Count Words & Characters Easily

The 'Character Count Tool' is a Chrome extension designed to give users swift character and word counts from any highlighted text directly in the browser. It also lets users paste text into the extension for counting. Ideal for students ensuring they meet essay length requirements or anyone in need of quick word/character counts.
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Extension stats

Users: 5,000+
Version: 3.0.5 (Last updated: 2022-05-01)
Creation date: 2022-05-01
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • activeTab
  • scripting
Size: 1.43M

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Extension summary

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Want to do a quick word character count/character count for an essay you're writing/article you're reading?

You can do so now by using the context menu. Simply highlight the text you want to count characters/words for and right click => Choose our extension from the context menu and it'll help you count the number of words you highlighted.

Another way you can use our extension is by clicking on our extension icon => paste in the text you want to do a word count/character count for.

Try using this free character count tool/word count tool today and let us know if you have any questions.

Its a free online character count tool.

Ensure you hit the word limits/essay assignment lengths by using our tool before you submit in your essays/homework to your teachers.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Highlight text and right click functionality is convenient
  • Fast and easy to use for counting characters and words
  • No character limit unlike some other tools
  • Multiple users appreciate its overall convenience
Cons
  • Counting display window is fixed and cannot be moved, blocking selected copy
  • Some users experience issues requiring them to restart Chrome for the extension to work
Most mentioned
  • Convenience of use
  • Right click functionality
  • Fixed display window causing usability issues
User reviews
Врет количество символов в меньшую сторону у меня на 6 символов точно!
by Олег Ша, 2024-12-16

by Rita Amboni, 2024-12-06

app như đặc cầu
by Genji, 2024-10-24
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Character Count Tool does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Character Count Tool has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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