Post word count in admin
This plugin will help to count the number of words will show as new column at posts.
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.1 (latest is 7.1)
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Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Plugin | >100 |
| post word count | >100 |
| posts | >100 |
| WordPress | >100 |
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About Post word count in admin
From the official readme · v1.0Description
This plugin will help to count the number of words will show as new column at posts.
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Installation
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- Upload post-word-count-in-admin.zip to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
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Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 12, 2026
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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