# Post word count in admin

> Post word count in admin has 10+ active installs and 62 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Post word count in admin shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**This plugin will help to count the number of words will show as new column at posts.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,113
- **Downloads (30 days):** 62 (+21.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 30, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.1.15
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Shashi Dhar Kumar (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/shashidharkumar/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/post-word-count-in-admin/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/plugin/) | #12 | 24 |
| [post word count](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-word-count/) | #3 | 4 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,118 |
| [WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress/) | >100 | 182 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Plugin | >100 | 10,000 |
| post word count | >100 | 1,452 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |
| WordPress | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Favicon XT-Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/favicon-xt-manager/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (4) | Nov 28, 2017 | 35/100 |
| 2 | [Slug or PostID](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/slug-or-postid/) | 600+ | 3/5 (1) | Feb 6, 2013 | 28/100 |
| 3 | [Content text slider on post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/content-text-slider-on-post/) | 300+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 29, 2023 | 33/100 |
| 4 | [Tabs popular posts and latest posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tabs-widget-popular-posts-and-latest-posts/) | 100+ | 4.6/5 (5) | Dec 1, 2022 | 35/100 |
| 5 | [Remove Admin Footer and Version](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-admin-footer-and-version/) | 100+ | 3/5 (2) | Jul 26, 2012 | 26/100 |
| 6 | [Name: Children Excerpt Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/children-excerpt-shortcode-plugin/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 1, 2014 | 31/100 |
| 7 | [WP Lazy Loaded Images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-lazy-loaded-images/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 1, 2019 | 31/100 |
| 8 | [Skeps Reviews Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/skeps-review-widget/) | 10+ | — | Apr 22, 2020 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [Simple Debug](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-debug/) | 10+ | 3/5 (2) | Jan 11, 2013 | 24/100 |
| 10 | [XE Advanced Recent Posts Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/xe-advanced-recent-posts-widget/) | 10+ | — | Jul 30, 2015 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Post word count in admin free?
Yes. Post word count in admin is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Post word count in admin safe to use in 2026?
Post word count in admin shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Post word count in admin?
Post word count in admin is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,113 times since it launched in March 2023. It was downloaded 62 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Post word count in admin work with WordPress 7.1?
Post word count in admin is officially tested up to WordPress 6.1.15, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Post word count in admin last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on March 30, 2023 (4 years ago).

### Who makes Post word count in admin?
Post word count in admin is developed and maintained by Shashi Dhar Kumar.

### What are the best alternatives to Post word count in admin?
The most popular alternatives to Post word count in admin are Favicon XT-Manager (2K+ installs), Slug or PostID (600+ installs) and Content text slider on post (300+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-word-count-in-admin/ · Generated 2026-10-12 16:18 UTC by PageForge