Universal Selection Counter

About

✨ Universal Selection Counter – Count Words & Characters Anywhere

Universal Selection Counter is a lightweight and easy-to-use Chrome extension that lets you count words and characters instantly by simply selecting text on any webpage.

No typing. No copy-paste. Just select text and see the count near your cursor.

🚀 Key Features

✔ Play / Pause Control
Enable or disable the counter anytime with a single click.

✔ Instant Word & Character Count
Select text anywhere to see:

Word count

Character count (excluding spaces)

✔ Floating Tooltip Near Cursor
The counter appears right next to your mouse for quick viewing.

✔ Works on Most Websites & Social Platforms
Supports:

Websites & blogs

Facebook, X (Twitter), Reddit

Forums & news sites

Text fields and text areas

✔ Fast, Lightweight & Privacy-Friendly

No tracking

No data collection

No ads

🖱 How to Use

Click the extension icon

Press Play ▶ to enable

Select any text on a webpage

View word & character count instantly

Press Pause ⏸ to disable anytime

🔐 Privacy & Security

Universal Selection Counter works entirely on your local browser.
It does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data.

🎯 Perfect For

Writers & bloggers

Students & researchers

Content creators

Social media managers

SEO specialists

⚠️ Known Limitations

Some platforms (such as Google Docs, Canva, Figma, or PDF viewers) use canvas-based text rendering, which may limit text selection detection due to browser security restrictions.

❤️ Support the Author

If you find this extension useful, you can support the author directly from the extension interface.