Counts the number of words in an article

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May 3, 2023
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heatedgadget.com
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Word Counter Extension

Have you ever wondered how many words are actually in that article you just read? Or have you ever wished for a quick way to count the words in a document without copy-pasting the content to another application? Our Word Counter Chrome Extension is here to save the day and make your life a little bit easier.

The Word Counter Chrome Extension is a powerful, simple, and user-friendly tool designed to help students, writers, professionals, and casual web users alike. This extension provides an instant word count for any article or web page at the click of a button, making it an indispensable addition to your browser.

Why Word Counter?

Writing assignments, blog posts, or even social media updates can be a challenging task, especially when you need to abide by a specific word count. In today's fast-paced digital world, it's essential to have tools that can streamline our tasks and make us more productive. This is where the Word Counter Chrome Extension comes in, offering a seamless solution to track word counts on web pages.

Whether you are a student striving to meet word count requirements for essays, a freelance writer keeping track of your work, or a content creator aiming for that perfect balance between depth and brevity, Word Counter is the tool for you. Its simple, elegant interface provides a distraction-free experience and doesn't interfere with your browsing. It's like having a silent and efficient personal assistant right within your browser!

Key Features

Instant Word Count: Get the word count for any web page within seconds. No need to copy-paste or switch between applications.

Works on Any Website: Word Counter supports both HTTP and HTTPS websites, so you can use it on virtually any site you visit.

Easy to Use: Just click the Word Counter icon in your browser's toolbar, and the extension will provide the word count right there in a small, unobtrusive popup window.

Lightweight and Fast: Word Counter doesn't slow down your browser, as it is designed to be lightweight and efficient, using minimal system resources.

Privacy Focused: Word Counter does not collect or store any personal data, and no information leaves your browser. Your privacy is our top priority.

How Does Word Counter Work?

The Word Counter Chrome Extension utilizes advanced algorithms to analyze the text content of a web page and calculate the number of words. The extension intelligently ignores elements like navigation menus, sidebars, and footers, focusing on the main article text. This ensures that you get an accurate word count without any extra noise.

The extension has been tested extensively on a variety of websites, including news sites, blogs, and academic journals, to ensure consistent performance and accuracy.

How to Get Started?

Getting started with the Word Counter Chrome Extension is a breeze. Simply follow these easy steps:

Download and install the Word Counter extension from the Chrome Web Store.

After installation, you will see the Word Counter icon in your browser's toolbar.

Visit any web page or article you'd like to analyze.

Click on the Word Counter icon in the toolbar to view the word count in a small popup window.

And that's it! You now have instant access to word counts for any article or web page you visit.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Word Counter extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Word Counter 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 extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Word Counter extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

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

If you ever need to manually install a Word Counter 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 Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Word Counter extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Word Counter extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Word Counter 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 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 extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Word Counter 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 extension file

Select and download the Word Counter 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 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 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 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 extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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