Word Count Generator

Count words instantly for your blog posts and articles

Paste your text and get accurate word counts. Perfect for bloggers, writers, and content creators who need to track content length.

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Paste your article text to see instant word count

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Add word counts to your WordPress blog automatically

Choose your specific theme for optimized snippets, or use "General" if unlisted

Your Snippet Code
Copy and paste the code below into your WordPress site

Add this to your single post template

<!-- Word Count Badge -->
<div class="blogutils-wordcount-wrapper">
  <div class="blogutils-wordcount-badge">
    <span id="blogutils-wc-value">Calculating...</span> words
  </div>
</div>

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  • Free forever
  • Works on any theme
  • Manual code updates
  • No admin UI
  • Basic customization

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  • One-click installation
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  • Customizable badge order and separator when combined
  • Visual admin settings panel
  • Color & position customization
  • Per-post disable option
  • Settings backup/transfer (JSON export/import)
  • Tested on 5 major themes
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Why Use Word Count?

Track content length for SEO optimization
Meet client word count requirements
Optimize reading time estimates
Analyze article length consistency

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is the word count?

The generator uses industry-standard word counting that matches Google Docs and Microsoft Word. It counts any sequence of characters separated by whitespace as a word.

Does it work on all WordPress themes?

Yes! I provide a general snippet that works on any WordPress theme, plus optimized versions for 5 popular themes (Astra, Hello Elementor, GeneratePress, OceanWP, Twenty Twenty-Four).

Can I customize the styling?

The free snippet includes basic customization via CSS. For advanced customization with a visual admin panel, check out the WordPress plugin.

Is the snippet free forever?

Yes! The snippet is completely free to use forever. No hidden fees, no trials, no subscriptions.