Count words in selected text
Word Counter Extension
A simple and efficient Chrome extension that counts words in selected text across any webpage. Perfect for writers, students, and professionals who need quick word counts while browsing.
Key Features:
Instant Word Counting
Counts words in any selected text on webpage
Works across all websites
Real-time counting when extension is clicked
User-Friendly Interface
Clean, minimalist design
Clear display of word count
Preview of selected text
Helpful message when no text is selected
Text Preview
Shows first 200 characters of selected text
Adds ellipsis (...) for longer selections
Scrollable preview window
Technical Details:
Manifest Version: 3
Required Permissions: activeTab, scripting
Supported Browsers: Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge
Icon Sizes: 16x16, 48x48, 128x128 pixels
How to Use:
Select any text on a webpage
Click the extension icon in toolbar
View the word count and text preview
Ideal For:
Students checking essay lengths
Writers monitoring article word counts
Professionals reviewing document sections
Anyone needing quick word counts of web content
Installation:
Available as an unpacked extension for developer mode in Chrome
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Key Features:
Instant Word Counting
Counts words in any selected text on webpage
Works across all websites
Real-time counting when extension is clicked
User-Friendly Interface
Clean, minimalist design
Clear display of word count
Preview of selected text
Helpful message when no text is selected
Text Preview
Shows first 200 characters of selected text
Adds ellipsis (...) for longer selections
Scrollable preview window
Technical Details:
Manifest Version: 3
Required Permissions: activeTab, scripting
Supported Browsers: Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge
Icon Sizes: 16x16, 48x48, 128x128 pixels
How to Use:
Select any text on a webpage
Click the extension icon in toolbar
View the word count and text preview
Ideal For:
Students checking essay lengths
Writers monitoring article word counts
Professionals reviewing document sections
Anyone needing quick word counts of web content
Installation:
Available as an unpacked extension for developer mode in Chrome
Source Manifest.json
{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Word Counter", "version": "1.0", "description": "Count words in selected text", "permissions": ["activeTab", "scripting"], "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" } }, "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }}
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