Post Word Counter
Post Word Counter is a WordPress plugin to show the word counter and time counter in single post.
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Post Word Counter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 21/100 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)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Post Word Counter stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| reading time counter | >100 |
| word counter | >100 |
About Post Word Counter
From the official readme · v1.1Description
Post Word Counter is a WordPress plugin to show the word counter and time counter in single post.
Installation
Minimum Requirements
- WordPress 6.1 or greater
- PHP version 5.6 or greater
- MySQL version 5.0 or greater
Installation
- Install using the WordPress built-in Plugin installer, or Extract the zip file and drop the contents in the
wp-content/plugins/directory of your WordPress installation. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Go to Settings > Post Word Counter
Frequently asked questions
How do I install Post Word Counter?
From your WordPress dashboard -> Go to Plugins -> Click on Add new. In the Search field, enter Post Word Counter and install Post Word Counter. After installation, click Activate.
Does Post Word Counter work with all the themes?
Post Word Counter works all the themes that respect the coding standards of WordPress set by its Codex. However, if you get any bug, please open support ticket to let me know. I will be happy to support.
Is Post Word Counter compatible with Gutenberg?
Post Word Counter and Gutenberg work seamlessly together.
Does it work with other WordPress plugins?
It works with almost all the plugins. If you experience an incompatibility issue, please report it to us and to the plugin that conflicts with Post Word Counter.
Do I need to know how to code?
No! Post Word Counter provides very simple settings options. We are working for more.
Will Post Word Counter slow down my website?
No.
Is my site secure with Post Word Counter?
The security of your website is extremely important to me and we take proactive measures to assure that your websites are secure.
Is Post Word Counter compatible with Page and Custom Post Types?
Not yet. We are working on it.
Changelog
1.0 – 2022-11-18
- Initial Public Release
- Localization
- Code refactoring
For developers
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FAQ
Post Word Counter: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026
Is Post Word Counter free?
Yes. Post Word Counter is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Post Word Counter safe to use in 2026?
Post Word Counter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Post Word Counter?
Post Word Counter is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 847 times since it launched in November 2022. It was downloaded 43 times in the last 30 days.
Does Post Word Counter work with WordPress 7.1?
Post Word Counter 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.
What PHP version does Post Word Counter need?
Post Word Counter requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Post Word Counter last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on November 20, 2022 (4 years ago).
Who makes Post Word Counter?
Post Word Counter is developed and maintained by Mrinal Haque.
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