Displays a real-time word count while writing in Google Docs, as well as milestone markers every 500 words.

Latest Version

Version
1.3
Update
August 1, 2018
Size
45.97KiB
Developer
Category
Users
3,000+
Rating
2.57895 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Wordcounter Extension

Wordcounter shows a real-time word count as you type in any Google Docs document. You can toggle it off and on by clicking on the icon in the top right corner of your browser.

It also adds milestone markers every 500 words. Motivating!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Wordcounter", "version": "1.3", "description": "Displays a real-time word count while writing in Google Docs, as well as milestone markers every 500 words.", "permissions": ["activeTab", "storage"], "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"], "persistent": false }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["https://docs.google.com/*"], "css": ["style.css"], "js": ["jquery-3.3.1.min.js", "content.js"] } ], "browser_action": { "name": "Click to toggle Wordcounter on or off" }, "icons": { "128": "icon.png" }, "manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install Wordcounter extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Wordcounter 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 Wordcounter extension file

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

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User reviews

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Raghul Sambasivam (ID: 000000d0e340860b) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 02/23/2023 Not even showing that pop up. There is no reason why did I downloaded this....

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Jordan Aurelia Joy (ID: 0000002e14698d3c) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 02/07/2022 This looks perfect but i downloaded it and it doesn't seem to be working? i'd love an update or whatever as this is just what im looking for :(

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Gemma Broomfield (ID: 0000009d55b563b5) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 06/16/2021 Says I have 12,000 words in my doc when I've got over 44,000...not sure how it can be so wrong when the correct word count sits hiding in the tools taskbar...

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Rubix and Games (ID: 000000ac18890725) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 04/14/2021 This broke my google docs. I cant even type on google docs anymore.

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Jamie Selner (ID: 000000914c89ead7) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 02/20/2021 Not very functional. Count is completely off. It claims my document is exactly a thousand words shorter than it actually is. Have checked the document in google docs and exported it to a .doc file to check it in Word, and they both say 17,020 where this says its 16,020. What's more, I can't see the actual real time word count bubble on the side. All I see is "s in document". I have to resize my window just to catch a quick view of it. The milestone counts every 500 words are visible, but the real time bubble won't stay on the page. I've even tried multiple views and modes in Google Docs and even tried taking my rulers off and everything, but nothing works. Not very good.