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Word Counter

by CodeGenius · Accessibility
FeaturedManifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Count words and characters in selected text with a single click. Just right-click on any text to analyze it!

Users
8,000
0 in 30 days
Rating
4.6 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
19
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#11K
#9,537 among extensions
Version
2.4
updated 7 Dec 2025

Users

monthly, 3 years
05,00010KAug 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 8,000 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 3 years
11019Aug 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 19 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 Word Counter

Word Counter: The fastest way to count words and characters in any selected text on the web. No copying, no pasting, just select and count instantly. ✓ INSTANT COUNTS: Get word count, character count (with or without spaces), sentence count, and paragraph count in one click ✓ WORKS EVERYWHERE: Count text on any website, email, document, or social media platform ✓ MULTIPLE DISPLAY OPTIONS: Choose between in page popup (default), system notification, browser alert, or optional floating counter ✓ FLOATING COUNTER (OPTIONAL): Enable the floating counter in settings to see real time word count as you select text, no right click needed ✓ ACCURATE COUNTING: Advanced sentence detection handles abbreviations, ellipsis, and headings, matches popular word counter tools ✓ ZERO LIMITATIONS: Count text of any length with no restrictions ✓ PRIVACY FOCUSED: All counting happens locally, no data is ever transmitted Perfect for writers monitoring word limits, students working on essays, content creators optimizing SEO, professionals drafting emails, and anyone who needs quick text analysis. Two ways to use: • Right click on selected text and choose "Word Counter" for instant results • Enable floating counter in settings for automatic counting as you select text (requires page refresh) Simple, fast, and essential for anyone working with text online.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days0+0.0%00.00
30 days0+0.0%00.00
6 months+2,000+33.3%+3+0.07
1 year+2,000+33.3%+5+0.13

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where Word Counter appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
word count#29−4
click counter#61+5

Version history

6 versions recorded
2.47 Dec 2025
2.330 Nov 2025
2.119 Nov 2025
2.010 May 2025
1.323 Mar 2025
1.210 Aug 2023

Details

Category
Accessibility
First seen
10 Aug 2023
Size
68 KB
Languages
de, en, id, sw, ms, nl, vi, tr
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
wordct.com
Support
wordct.com
Extension ID
cbjddaobmdfhbfgdgjocbhklpmclcboe

Permissions and risk

Minimal riskimpact 2, likelihood 0
Permissions
contextMenusnotificationsstoragescriptingactiveTab
Site access
https://wordct.com/*

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