Count Characters, Words and Paragraphs while typing
Displays real-time counts of characters, spaces, words, and paragraphs while typing in the WordPress visual/text editor or custom textarea fields.
Solid choice
Count Characters, Words and Par… is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 75/100 on our health check.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (300+ active installs)
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Count Characters, Words and… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| characters | #4 |
| count | #6 |
| Counter | >100 |
| paragraphs | #4 |
| words | #7 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.5 from 6 reviews
About Count Characters, Words and Paragraphs…
From the official readme · v1.1.0Description
The Count CWP WordPress Plugin enables real-time tracking of character, space, word, and paragraph counts while writing in posts, pages, or custom textarea fields. Ideal for authors, editors, and content managers who require precise text measurements.
See how it works (Video)
Basic Features
- Enable or disable character, space, word, or paragraph counts via
Settings > Count CWP. - Display counters directly below the WordPress editor or any custom textarea field.
Installation
This plugin is simple to install:
- Download the zip file
count-cwp.zip. - Extract the contents.
- Upload the
count-cwpdirectory to/wp-content/plugins/. - Navigate to the Plugins page and activate the plugin.
- Configure the settings via
Settings > Count CWP.
Frequently asked questions
Why should I use this plugin?
Count CWP shows live character, word, paragraph, and space counts while you write in WordPress. It helps authors, editors, and marketers stay within SEO meta limits, ad copy constraints, or editorial guidelines without copying text into an external tool.
Where do the counters appear?
Counters display below the post and page editor, and below any HTML textarea field on admin screens — including custom fields from plugins such as Advanced Custom Fields (ACF).
Can I choose which counts to show?
Yes. Go to Settings > Count CWP and enable or disable character, word, paragraph, and space counts individually.
How are characters counted?
The character count excludes HTML tags and whitespace. It reflects the visible text length, which is useful for SEO titles, meta descriptions, and platforms with strict character limits.
Does it work while I type in the visual editor?
Yes. Counts update in real time as you type in both the visual and text (HTML) editor views.
Can I see word counts for existing posts without opening each one?
Yes. Since v1.0.7, the Posts list includes an All Counts column showing word, character, paragraph, and space totals for each post. Counts are calculated automatically when the plugin is activated and updated whenever a post is saved.
Does this plugin slow down my site?
No. The counters run only in the WordPress admin area while you edit content. They do not affect your front-end pages or site visitors.
Does it work with custom post types?
Live counters work on any admin screen that uses a standard HTML textarea. The All Counts column in the posts list applies to standard posts.
Does Count CWP work with the Block (Gutenberg) editor?
The live counters were originally built for the Classic editor and any standard HTML textarea field. The “All Counts” column in the Posts list works for every post, regardless of whether it was written in the Classic editor or in Gutenberg.
Can I track word and character counts for WooCommerce product descriptions?
Yes. As long as the product description uses a standard text or HTML editor field, the live counters appear below it and the All Counts column tracks the totals.
Can I use Count CWP to stay within SEO meta title and description limits?
Yes. The character counter shows the visible text length (excluding HTML and whitespace), which makes it perfect for keeping SEO titles, meta descriptions, ad copy, and social media snippets within their character limits.
Changelog
23-Aug-2026 : v1.1.0
- Compatibility with WordPress 7.1.
- Added support for the Gutenberg editor to count characters, words, and paragraphs while writing.
25-May-2026 : v1.0.9
- Bug Fix: Fixed a JavaScript error (
counter is not defined) that prevented character, word, paragraph, and space counts from updating in the Visual editor. - Full compatibility with WordPress 7.x.
- Minor fixes and improvements.
31-Jan-2025 : v1.0.7
- New Feature: Added a column in the admin posts list displaying word, character, paragraph, and space counts for each post.
- New Feature: Automatic batch processing to calculate and store word, character, paragraph, and space counts upon activation.
- Bug Fix: Resolved deprecated property warning in
class-admin.php. - Full compatibility with WordPress 6.7.x.
- Minor fixes and improvements.
18-Apr-2024 : v1.0.6
- Full compatibility with WordPress 6.5.x.
- Minor fixes and improvements.
23-Oct-2023 : v1.0.5
- Full compatibility with WordPress 6.3.x.
- Minor fixes and improvements.
07-Jun-2023 : v1.0.4
- Compatibility: Fully compatible with WordPress 6.2.
- Minor fixes and improvements.
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FAQ
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Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is Count Characters, Words and Par… free?
Yes. Count Characters, Words and Par… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Count Characters, Words and Par… safe to use in 2026?
Count Characters, Words and Par… is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 75/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Count Characters, Words and Par…?
Count Characters, Words and Par… is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,644 times since it launched in September 2021. It was downloaded 253 times in the last 30 days.
Does Count Characters, Words and Par… work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Count Characters, Words and Par… up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.3 or newer.
What PHP version does Count Characters, Words and Par… need?
Count Characters, Words and Par… requires PHP 7.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Count Characters, Words and Par… last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on August 23, 2026 (1 month ago).
Who makes Count Characters, Words and Par…?
Count Characters, Words and Par… is developed and maintained by Web357.
What are the best alternatives to Count Characters, Words and Par…?
The most popular alternatives to Count Characters, Words and Par… are Rename Media Files: Improve… (9K+ installs), National Characters (70+ installs) and Remove Special Characters (30+ installs).
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