Gmail Word Count

Track the word count of emails you write in Gmail. Write shorter emails that people actually want to read
What is Gmail Word Count?
Gmail Word Count is a free Chrome extension that allows you to track the word count of emails you write in Gmail. Set your own word limit and receive visual indicators to keep your emails short and concise. Improve your communication and save time with this helpful tool.

Extension stats

Users: 428
Rating: 3.00 (3)
Version: 1.1 (Last updated: 2023-09-18)
Creation date: 2023-04-25
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 3.07M
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

Free tool to show the word count for email drafts in Gmail.

Do you want to write better emails that get straight to the point and save everybody's time?

Track the number of words in emails you write with Gmail. Set your own word limit, and the extension will display an indicator in Gmail to track your email word count.

The indicator is green when you are below the word count, yellow when you start approaching your limit, and red when you are over the limit.

Use this visual guide to keep your emails short and concise as you write.

How it works:

  • Install the extension

  • Set a word count limit in the extension settings or use the default limit of 50 words

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User reviews

For whatever reason it does not give me accurate word counts. The dashboard also overlaps with the subject line of the email making it rather unsightly.
by Andrew Sanchez, 2024-03-01

I like the concept but I can't figure out how to change the word count goal

The latest version works great and is already helping me communicate more effectively. Thank you!
by Juan Alonso, 2023-09-04
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Gmail Word Count requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

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

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