# Decon Character Counter

> Decon Character Counter has 20+ active installs and 45 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Decon Character Counter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**Counts the title, content, and excerpt characters while you edit your post or page (even in Quick Edit).**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 2,632
- **Downloads (30 days):** 45 (+40.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.0.3
- **Last updated:** Sep 22, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.3.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.2.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Michael Tumlad (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/michaeltumlad/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/decon-character-counter/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [character](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/character/) | #2 | 7 |
| [count](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/count/) | #26 | 74 |
| [Counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/counter/) | #61 | 135 |
| [seo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/seo/) | >100 | 2,612 |
| [title](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/title/) | #67 | 143 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| character | >100 | 5,175 |
| count | >100 | 8,699 |
| Counter | >100 | 2,860 |
| seo | >100 | 8,368 |
| title | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Content character count live](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/count-content-characters/) | 30+ | 3/5 (2) | Jun 4, 2015 | 25/100 |
| 3 | [Special Characters Remove](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/special-characters-remove/) | 20+ | — | Nov 30, 2024 | 27/100 |
| 4 | [WoW Armory](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wow-armory/) | 10+ | — | Nov 6, 2009 | 23/100 |
| 5 | [WoWTag Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wowtag-widget/) | 10+ | — | Dec 22, 2010 | 23/100 |
| 6 | [Corner Bracket Lover](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/corner-bracket-lover/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 11, 2021 | 30/100 |
| 7 | [Count Post Signs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/count-post-signs/) | 10+ | — | Oct 7, 2016 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Decon Character Counter free?
Yes. Decon Character Counter is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Decon Character Counter safe to use in 2026?
Decon Character Counter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Decon Character Counter?
Decon Character Counter is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,632 times since it launched in May 2015. It was downloaded 45 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Decon Character Counter work with WordPress 7.1?
Decon Character Counter is officially tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Decon Character Counter last updated?
The latest version, 0.0.3, was released on September 22, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Decon Character Counter?
Decon Character Counter is developed and maintained by Michael Tumlad.

### What are the best alternatives to Decon Character Counter?
The most popular alternatives to Decon Character Counter are Content character count live (30+ installs), Special Characters Remove (20+ installs) and WoW Armory (10+ installs).


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