Track the word count of emails you write in Gmail. Write shorter emails that people actually want to read
Gmail Word Count Extension
Do you want to write better emails that get straight to the point and save everybody's time?
Track the number of words in emails you write with Gmail. Set your own word limit, and the extension will display an indicator in Gmail to track your email word count.
The indicator is green when you are below the word count, yellow when you start approaching your limit, and red when you are over the limit.
Use this visual guide to keep your emails short and concise as you write.
How it works:
- Install the extension
- Set a word count limit in the extension settings or use the default limit of 50 words
- Start writing an email in Gmail and keep track of your word count
Free with no account or sign in required. This extension does not read your emails or save any data.
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Gmail Word Count extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Gmail Word Count 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 Gmail Word Count extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Gmail Word Count extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Gmail Word Count extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Gmail Word Count 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 Gmail Word Count Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Gmail Word Count extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Gmail Word Count extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Gmail Word Count 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 Gmail Word Count 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 Gmail Word Count extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Gmail Word Count 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 Gmail Word Count extension file
Select and download the Gmail Word Count 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 Gmail Word Count 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 Gmail Word Count 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 Gmail Word Count 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 Gmail Word Count extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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