GitHub Code Counter icon

GitHub Code Counter

by Maisha Supritee Chowdhury · Developer Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

A Chrome extension to count lines of code in public/private GitHub repositories.

Users
354
+59 in 30 days
Rating
4.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
4
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#50K
#42K among extensions
Version
1.1.0
updated 27 Jul 2026

Users

monthly, 2 years
0177354Apr 2025Feb 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 354 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 2 years
024Apr 2025Feb 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 4 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About GitHub Code Counter

Ever needed to quickly count how many lines of code you have in your repository? Or wondering how big a public repository you want to contribute to is? GitHub Code Counter provides instant code analytics directly in your browser. While viewing any GitHub repository, simply click the extension icon to get detailed statistics. Key Features: - Count total lines of code in any public GitHub repository - View detailed breakdowns by file extension as well as per file - Exclude specific file types from your analysis - Add your personal GitHub token to analyze private repositories - Cache results for faster repeat analysis - Lightweight with minimal permissions required How It Works: - Navigate to any GitHub repository page - Click the GitHub Code Counter icon in your toolbar - Instantly see total line count, breakdown by file extension, and line count per file - Optionally add your GitHub token for higher rate limits and private repo access Privacy & Security: Your GitHub token is stored locally on your device until you: - Click Clear - Clear extension storage - Uninstall the extension No data is sent to our servers - all analysis happens directly between your browser and GitHub's API Perfect For: Developers evaluating project size before contributing Team leads tracking codebase growth Anyone curious about the composition of their repositories Get instant code metrics without cloning repositories or running command-line tools. GitHub Code Counter is the quickest way to understand the size and composition of any repository on GitHub. Installation Instructions: => Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store => Navigate to any GitHub repository page => Click the GitHub Code Counter icon in your Chrome toolbar => For private repositories: Generate a GitHub personal access token with "repo" scope and add it through the extension settings Version 1.1.0 improves authentication persistence, GitHub API rate-limit handling, line-count accuracy, cache security, private repository support, and per-file reporting.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+38+12.0%00.00
30 days+59+20.0%00.00
6 months+233+192.6%00.00
1 year+312+742.9%+1−1.00

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where GitHub Code Counter appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
github#13+6
code#47+20
counter#57+7
click counter#85+14

Version history

2 versions recorded
1.1.027 Jul 2026
1.0.014 Apr 2025

Details

Category
Developer Tools
First seen
14 Apr 2025
Size
28 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
github.com
Extension ID
lkmlkgijefhcbgpngkhmdhilfdffljhj

Permissions and risk

Elevated riskimpact 3, likelihood 3
Permissions
tabsstorage
Site access
https://api.github.com/*

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