# Best Character Counter Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 3 character counter plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Character Countdown, DL Smart Text Counter, Character Counter for Gravi….

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Character Countdown](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/character-countdown/) | 40+ | 5/5 (3) | Dec 23, 2014 | 31/100 |
| 2 | [DL Smart Text Counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dl-smart-text-counter/) | <10 | — | May 25, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 3 | [Character Counter for Gravity Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/character-counter-for-gravity-forms/) | <10 | — | Oct 10, 2025 | 36/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular character counter plugin for WordPress?
Character Countdown is the most popular character counter plugin with 40+ active installs and a 5/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many character counter plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 3 plugins tagged “character counter” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these character counter plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 3 character counter plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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