Provides a right click context menu to get stats on the selected text

Latest Version

Version
1.2
Update
July 21, 2018
Size
5.23KiB
Developer
steven-roberts.github.io
Category
Users
100,000+
Rating
4.31034 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ContextMenus
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Word Counter Plus Extension

Word Counter Plus is a simple and useful tool that lets you views stats on selected text. Simply highlight some text on a webpage, right click on it, and select the Word Counter Plus menu item. It will tell you the number of words and characters selected as well as the average and longest word length. Unlike similar word counting extensions, this one does not open an external webpage just to do the counting, nor does it require any permissions.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Word Counter Plus", "version": "1.2", "description": "Provides a right click context menu to get stats on the selected text", "icons": { "16": "icon-16.png", "48": "icon-48.png", "128": "icon-128.png" }, "author": "Steven Roberts", "background": { "persistent": false, "scripts": [ "background.js" ] }, "minimum_chrome_version": "41.0", "offline_enabled": true, "permissions": [ "contextMenus" ]}
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How to download and manually install Word Counter Plus extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Word Counter Plus extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Word Counter Plus extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Word Counter Plus extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Word Counter Plus extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Word Counter Plus extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Word Counter Plus Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Word Counter Plus extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Word Counter Plus extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Word Counter Plus extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Word Counter Plus extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Word Counter Plus extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Word Counter Plus extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Word Counter Plus extension file

Select and download the Word Counter Plus extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Word Counter Plus extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Word Counter Plus extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Word Counter Plus extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Word Counter Plus extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Dr. Rajani K S (ID: 0000009d640c9ba2) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 11/09/2023 Did not work at all. It's just disabled. Nothing ahppens even if I click

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Seo Ums (ID: 000000aa53ff217d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/12/2023 works fine

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Roman (ID: 0000001a436282f6) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/10/2023 Doesn't work for me in Vivaldi. context menu item is there, but nothing happens when clicking it

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Raizer Bro (ID: 000000fb59af3637) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/08/2023 Awesome, it's exactly what you need and more! The benefits far outweigh the (very insignificant) cons

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Phil Kaberry (ID: 000000d9a0875fd9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/22/2023 Works as advertised!