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Word Counter

v1.0.0

by nearchx · updated 2 years ago

Show the reading time and number of words in your post.

authorsreading timeword countwordswriting
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Rank
#37,137
No change yet
Active installs (est.)
≈ 15
10+ reported · High
Total downloads
2.2K
2,201 all-time
Rating
–
0 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +50% (30d)·Toward 20+ · ETA unknown

Word Counter at a glance

Word Counter is a WordPress plugin by nearchx with 10+ active installs, the #37,137 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.0 came out on Jan 8, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.4.14. Among the 23 plugins tagged “words”, it ranks #12. It was first released in 2024.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

31 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Word Counter Compare series
Downloads over time: 21 days across 1 series.0123Oct 9Oct 12Oct 16Oct 19Oct 22Oct 26Oct 29Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.4.14
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DateWord Counter
Oct 29, 20260
Oct 28, 20261
Oct 27, 20261
Oct 26, 20262
Oct 25, 20263
Oct 24, 20260
Oct 23, 20261
Oct 22, 20261
Oct 21, 20260
Oct 20, 20260
Oct 19, 20262
Oct 18, 20263
Oct 17, 20262
Oct 16, 20260
Oct 15, 20262
Oct 14, 20261
Oct 13, 20263
Oct 12, 20261
Oct 11, 20262
Oct 10, 20263
Oct 9, 20263

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 15 · +25.0% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.1214Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.4.14
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202615
Nov 7, 202615
Nov 5, 202614
Nov 4, 202611
Nov 3, 202611
Nov 2, 202612
Nov 1, 202614
Oct 31, 202614
Oct 30, 202612
Oct 29, 202613
Oct 28, 202613
Oct 27, 202612

Rank over time

#37,137 · up 9,755 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 9 days across 1 series.#40K#45KOct 27Oct 31Nov 2Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.4.14
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#37,137
Nov 6, 2026#37,900
Nov 5, 2026#39,813
Nov 3, 2026#47,765
Nov 2, 2026#46,255
Oct 31, 2026#39,658
Oct 30, 2026#46,793
Oct 28, 2026#43,474
Oct 27, 2026#46,892

Growth %

Average +1.88% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-20%0%20%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 2026+3.57%
Nov 5, 2026+27.27%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 2026-8.33%
Nov 2, 2026-14.29%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 2026+16.67%
Oct 30, 2026-7.69%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026+8.33%

Active installs band

10+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.91011Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.4.14
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202610+
Nov 7, 202610+
Nov 6, 202610+
Nov 5, 202610+
Nov 4, 202610+
Nov 3, 202610+
Nov 2, 202610+
Nov 1, 202610+
Oct 31, 202610+
Oct 30, 202610+
Oct 29, 202610+
Oct 28, 202610+
Oct 27, 202610+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #43474 → #39813
    • Tested up to 6.4.13 → 6.4.14

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.0100%

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.0.0
Requires WordPress
3.0.1
Tested up to
6.4.14
Requires PHP
7.0
First released
Jan 8, 2024
Last updated
Jan 8, 2024
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Word Counter

How many websites use Word Counter?

Word Counter 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 #37,137 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Word Counter been downloaded?

2,201 times in total since 2024. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats

When was Word Counter last updated?

Version 1.0.0 came out on Jan 8, 2024 (2 years ago).

Is Word Counter compatible with the latest WordPress?

Word Counter’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.4.14, 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 Word Counter still maintained?

Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Word Counter have?

No one has reviewed Word Counter on WordPress.org yet.

What are the best alternatives to Word Counter?

The plugins most like Word Counter, by the tags they share, are Reading Time WP (20K+), Reading Time (200+) and Asian Word Count (20+). Compare all alternatives

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Word Counter
Estimated installs≈ 15
Reported installs10+
Rating–
Reviews0
Total downloads2.2K
Authornearchx
First releasedJan 8, 2024
Version1.0.0
Requires WP3.0.1
Requires PHP7.0
Last updatedJan 8, 2024

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