Word Counter Live - Select Text and See Live Word Count!

Select words on the page and the extension will show the word count, live!

"Word Counter Live" is the fastest, most reliable Chrome extension to count words and characters in real time. Simply highlight text on any webpage to see an instant, non-intrusive live counter badge docked at the top right, or click the extension icon to open a sleek dark-mode scratchpad where you can check word count easily just by typing/pasting text. Perfect for anyone who wants a no-fuss word counter with modern sleek UI. 🚀 Why Choose "Word Counter Live"? Tired of copying text, opening a new tab, and pasting it into an external word counter website just to check length? Word Counter Live eliminates the friction. Whether you're drafting an essay, editing an article, writing meta descriptions, crafting tweets/X posts, or checking character limits on web forms, this lightweight tool gives you real-time word and character counts without interrupting your workflow. ✨ Key Features ⚡ Instant On-Page Live Counter: Highlight or select any text on any website (Google Docs, blogs, social media, news, forums) and a clean, unobtrusive badge appears in the top-right corner showing word and character count immediately. 📝 Toolbar Scratchpad & Notepad: Need to write or paste text freely? Click the extension icon in your browser toolbar to open a built-in notepad that updates counts dynamically with every keystroke. 🌙 Native Dark Mode Support: Designed with a modern, eye-friendly dark aesthetic featuring native dark scrollbars and controls that blend seamlessly with your operating system. 🌍 Multilingual & Unicode Precision: Advanced tokenization accurately handles punctuation, special characters, symbols, and diverse languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, and more). 🔒 100% Private & Secure: Your text never leaves your browser. No external API calls, no trackers, no cookies, no analytics, and no accounts required. 🎯 Who is This Extension For? ✍️ Writers & Bloggers: Keep track of article length, target word counts, and chapter milestones without breaking your focus. 🎓 Students & Academics: Meet exact essay limits, abstract guidelines, and discussion post requirements with precision. 🔍 SEO Specialists & Marketers: Keep meta titles under 60 characters and meta descriptions under 160 characters effortlessly. 📱 Social Media Creators: Adhere to strict character limits across Twitter / X (280 characters), LinkedIn posts, Instagram captions, and TikTok descriptions. 💼 Job Seekers & Professionals: Tailor resumes, cover letters, and application responses to required word limits. 🌐 Translators & Proofreaders: Compare source text lengths and target text character densities side-by-side. 🛠️ How It Works Highlight to Count: Select any paragraph, sentence, or word snippet on any web page. The live badge appears instantly at the top-right corner. Clear Selection: Click anywhere on the page to dismiss the counter. Use the Scratchpad: Click the extension icon from your browser toolbar, type or paste your text into the notepad, and view real-time statistics instantly. 📊 Detailed Metrics Provided Word Count: Total number of valid words calculated using smart punctuation stripping. Character Count: Total characters including letters, digits, whitespace, and symbols. 🔒 Privacy & Permissions Your privacy is our utmost priority: No Telemetry / No Data Collection: We do not log, store, or transmit what you highlight or type. Local Processing: All calculations happen 100% client-side inside your browser engine. Minimal Permissions: Uses standard content script permissions only to read your active user text selection. ❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Q: Does Word Counter Live work on Google Docs and social media sites? A: Yes! It works across virtually all standard websites, blogs, CMS platforms, forums, and web apps. Q: Does it slow down browsing performance? A: Not at all. The extension uses lightweight Shadow DOM encapsulation with zero heavy external libraries, executing calculations in milliseconds. Q: Can I use it completely offline? A: Yes! Word Counter Live functions seamlessly without an active internet connection. ⭐ If you love this extension, please consider leaving a 5-star review!