Word Count

Adds a word count feature to your context menu (i.e. right-click menu).

Word Count - Chrome Extension

Word Count is a Chrome extension that adds a word count feature to your context menu. It allows you to count the number of words in selected text with a simple right-click. Install it and use it when you need it. It's small, unobtrusive, and easy to use.

Extension stats

Users: 30,648+
Rating: 3.27
(83)
Version: 1.2 (Last updated: 2013-02-03)
Creation date: 2013-02-03
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • tabs
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 40.55K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Word Count adds an option to your context menu (i.e. the right-click menu) that counts the number of words in text that you have selected. That's it!

Word Count was designed to be small and unobtrusive. Install it an don't worry about it until you need it.

To use Word Count, select text on a webpage, right-click (or Ctrl+click on Mac), and select 'Count words'.

User reviews

Seems like it doesn't support languages except English
by Deffy, 2023-01-02

Simple, easy to use, does what I need it to do.
by Lianne Chan, 2022-12-01

Just what I needed. It's quick, and overall, works great. Great work guys!
by Daniel Alvarez, 2022-03-31
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

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

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