Active installs
1K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#5441
Peak #5438
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
14.2K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Article Word Count currently ranks #5441 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #5438, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.4.1, shipped on Feb 16, 2025 (537 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2023.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | pk2000 |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.4.1 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2025-02-16 |
| Added to directory | 2023-02-28 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.5+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Displays the word count for each post and page in the WordPress admin panel.
Frequently asked questions
Is Article Word Count a free plugin?
Yes — Article Word Count is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Article Word Count?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is Article Word Count?
As of August 7, 2026, Article Word Count ranks #5441 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #5438.
When was Article Word Count last updated?
Article Word Count was last updated on February 16, 2025 (version 1.4.1). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Article Word Count?
Article Word Count is developed by pk2000. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2023.
