Word Counter Extension

Count Words and count letters of selected text in your browser. Wordcount for highlighted text on your webpage.

Word Counter Extension - Count Words & Letters in Chrome

The 'Word Counter Extension' is a handy Chrome tool, designed to count words and letters of any selected text within the browser. Simply highlight the desired text and click on the icon to get a precise count.
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Extension stats

By: Alex
Users: 10,000+
Rating: 3.10
(10)
Version: 1.0.0 (Last updated: 2019-01-05)
Creation date: 2018-12-31
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 8.87K

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Extension summary

Use Word Counter to add a wordcount function in chrome. This feature enables counting words and letters on a web page. Just highlight text and click the WordCounter icon.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Easy to use
  • Lovely and simple extension
Cons
  • Icon must be pinned for the extension to work
  • Plugin sometimes freezes and stops working
  • Cumbersome interaction requiring multiple clicks to close popup
Most mentioned
  • Plugin is not working
  • Freezes on screen and doesn't register words or characters
  • Icon must be pinned
User reviews
by Ada Sandoval, 2024-11-08

Good .Easy to use.

Terrible experience! Icon must be pinned in order to work. Counts the words but can't close afterwards unless you refresh the page.
by Quastaglias, 2024-06-05
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

Word Counter Extension has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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