Editor Writing Goals
Track writing goals, content metrics, length checks, and readability directly inside the block editor sidebar.
Use with caution
Editor Writing Goals works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Editor Writing Goals stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| block-editor | >100 |
| character count | >100 |
| Readability | >100 |
| word count | >100 |
| writing | >100 |
About Editor Writing Goals
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Editor Writing Goals is a lightweight editor-only plugin for writers, bloggers, editors, and content teams who want simple writing feedback while drafting posts and pages.
The plugin adds one focused panel to the block editor sidebar. It does not add frontend output, shortcodes, tracking, AI features, or external service calls.
Use it to track word count, character count, estimated reading time, title and excerpt length, and simple readability signals without leaving the editor.
Features
- Live word count.
- Live character count.
- Estimated reading time.
- Paragraph count.
- Heading count.
- Per-post word and character goals.
- Global default goals.
- Title length check.
- Excerpt length check.
- Basic readability insights.
Length Checks
The title length check marks 50 to 60 characters as good.
The excerpt length check marks 120 to 160 characters as good.
These checks are simple writing aids. They do not replace a full SEO plugin and do not change your content.
Readability
The readability section shows average sentence length and counts paragraphs with 120 or more words.
Privacy
Editor Writing Goals does not collect analytics, does not track users, does not call external APIs, and does not send writing data outside your WordPress site.
Per-post goals are saved as protected post meta. Global defaults are saved in WordPress options.
Installation
- Upload the
editor-writing-goalsfolder to/wp-content/plugins/. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress.
- Go to Settings > Editor Writing Goals to set default goals and feature toggles.
- Open a post or page in the block editor and use the Writing Goals panel in the document sidebar.
Frequently asked questions
Does this plugin add anything to the frontend?
No. Version 1.0 is editor-only.
Does this plugin modify my post content?
No. It reads the current editor content to calculate metrics, but it does not rewrite or insert content.
Can each post have its own goal?
Yes. Each post can store its own word and character targets. If a post target is empty, the global default is used.
Does it work with the Classic Editor or Elementor?
No. Version 1.0 is focused on the WordPress block editor.
Does it use AI or an external API?
No. All calculations run locally in the editor.
Changelog
Initial release.
1.0.0
- Initial release.
- Added editor sidebar metrics, goals, length checks, and readability insights.
- Added Settings API page for defaults and feature toggles.
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FAQ
Editor Writing Goals: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
Is Editor Writing Goals free?
Yes. Editor Writing Goals is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Editor Writing Goals safe to use in 2026?
Editor Writing Goals works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Editor Writing Goals?
Editor Writing Goals is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 254 times since it launched in June 2026. It was downloaded 72 times in the last 30 days.
Does Editor Writing Goals work with WordPress 7.1?
Editor Writing Goals is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Editor Writing Goals need?
Editor Writing Goals requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Editor Writing Goals last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on June 7, 2026 (4 months ago).
Who makes Editor Writing Goals?
Editor Writing Goals is developed and maintained by Rabbi Islam rony.
What are the best alternatives to Editor Writing Goals?
The most popular alternatives to Editor Writing Goals are Classic Editor (8M+ installs), Advanced Editor Tools (1M+ installs) and Disable Gutenberg (500K+ installs).
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