Count Characters, Words and Paragraphs while typing
4.5★ (6 ratings) · Current rank #10993
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Count Characters, Words and Paragraphs while typing currently ranks #10993 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #10933, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.9, shipped on May 25, 2026 (74 days ago) — release #6 since the plugin joined the directory in 2021.
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Details
| Author | Yiannis Christodoulou |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.9 |
| Versions released | 6 |
| Last updated | 2026-05-25 |
| Added to directory | 2021-09-06 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.3+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.3+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Displays real-time counts of characters, spaces, words, and paragraphs while typing in the WordPress visual/text editor or custom textarea fields.
Frequently asked questions
Is Count Characters, Words and Paragraphs while typing a free plugin?
Yes — Count Characters, Words and Paragraphs while typing is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Count Characters, Words and Paragraphs while typing?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.
How popular is Count Characters, Words and Paragraphs while typing?
As of August 7, 2026, Count Characters, Words and Paragraphs while typing ranks #10993 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #10933.
When was Count Characters, Words and Paragraphs while typing last updated?
Count Characters, Words and Paragraphs while typing was last updated on May 25, 2026 (version 1.0.9). It has shipped 6 releases in total.
Who makes Count Characters, Words and Paragraphs while typing?
Count Characters, Words and Paragraphs while typing is developed by Yiannis Christodoulou. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2021.
