# Simple Word Counter

> Simple Word Counter has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 72 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Simple Word Counter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**Very simple plugin to count words in your posts. It’s usefull for SEO optimization to match some low and high words limit for search engines.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 2,237
- **Downloads (30 days):** 72 (+56.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 15, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.4.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** virvit (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/virvit/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-word-counter/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/counter/) | #36 | 135 |
| [seo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/seo/) | >100 | 2,636 |
| [word counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/word-counter/) | #1 | 6 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Counter | >100 | 2,911 |
| seo | >100 | 8,427 |
| word counter | >100 | 563 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Post Views Counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-views-counter/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (1,232) | Oct 8, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 2 | [WP-PostViews](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-postviews/) | 100K+ | 4.4/5 (65) | Aug 24, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 3 | [Simple Download Monitor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-download-monitor/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (157) | Sep 11, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 4 | [Counter Number Showcase, Fun Facts – WordPress Animated Counter Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/counter-number-showcase/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (190) | Dec 26, 2024 | 48/100 |
| 5 | [SRS Simple Hits Counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/srs-simple-hits-counter/) | 8K+ | 4.2/5 (6) | May 31, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 6 | [Counter live visitors for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/counter-visitor-for-woocommerce/) | 4K+ | 5/5 (5) | Mar 15, 2026 | 56/100 |
| 7 | [Post View Count](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-simple-post-view/) | 4K+ | 4.6/5 (18) | Sep 16, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 8 | [Wp Post Views – WordPress Post views counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-post-views/) | 4K+ | 4.4/5 (7) | Sep 19, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 9 | [Counters Block – Animated Number Counters, Stats & Dynamic KPIs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/counters-block/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (8) | Oct 5, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 10 | [Light Views Counter – Fast, Scalable View Counter for High-Traffic Sites](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/light-views-counter/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (1) | May 22, 2026 | 67/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Simple Word Counter safe to use in 2026?
Simple Word Counter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simple Word Counter?
Simple Word Counter is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,237 times since it launched in October 2018. It was downloaded 72 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simple Word Counter work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Word Counter is officially tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Simple Word Counter need?
Simple Word Counter requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Simple Word Counter last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on October 15, 2018 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Simple Word Counter?
Simple Word Counter is developed and maintained by virvit.

### What are the best alternatives to Simple Word Counter?
The most popular alternatives to Simple Word Counter are Post Views Counter (200K+ installs), WP-PostViews (100K+ installs) and Simple Download Monitor (20K+ installs).


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