Post word count in admin
v1.0by Shashi Dhar Kumar · updated 3 years ago
This plugin will help to count the number of words will show as new column at posts.
- Rank
- #41,533
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.1K
- 1,146 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Post word count in admin at a glance
Post word count in admin is a WordPress plugin by Shashi Dhar Kumar with 10+ active installs, the #41,533 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on Mar 30, 2023, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.1.16. Among the 4 plugins tagged “post word count”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2023.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats28 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Post word count in admin |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · -6.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#41,533 · down 2,621 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #41,533 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #42,138 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #38,592 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #48,433 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #43,360 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #43,573 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #43,611 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #43,672 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #36,451 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #38,912 |
Growth %
Average -0.53% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +27.27% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -15.38% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.67% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 6.1.15 → 6.1.16
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.5
- Tested up to
- 6.1.16
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 30, 2023
- Last updated
- Mar 30, 2023
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Post word count in admin
How many websites use Post word count in admin?
Post word count in admin is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #41,533 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Post word count in admin been downloaded?
1,146 times in total since 2023. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Post word count in admin last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Mar 30, 2023 (3 years ago).
Is Post word count in admin compatible with the latest WordPress?
Post word count in admin’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.1.16, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Post word count in admin still maintained?
Its last release was 3 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Post word count in admin have?
No one has reviewed Post word count in admin on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Post word count in admin?
The plugins most like Post word count in admin, by the tags they share, are Post Duplicator (200K+), YARPP (100K+) and Public Post Preview (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.1K |
| Author | Shashi Dhar Kumar |
| First released | Mar 30, 2023 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 30, 2023 |
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