Selected Word Counter
Count English words in selected text with a single shortcut (Alt+Shift+W). You can customize your shortcut key in settings.
As of June 2026, Selected Word Counter has 28 users in the Productivity category.
Usersup 300.0 percent+300.0%
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Version
1.1.0
Manifest V3
History
6 snapshotsTracking since Apr 18, 2026.
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| Date | Users | Rating | Reviews | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2026 | 7 | — | — | 1.1.0 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 9 | — | — | 1.1.0 |
| May 8, 2026 | 9 | — | — | 1.1.0 |
| May 15, 2026 | 13 | — | — | 1.1.0 |
| May 24, 2026 | 15 | — | — | 1.1.0 |
| Jun 3, 2026 | 22 | — | — | 1.1.0 |
| Now | 28 | — | — | 1.1.0 |
Permissions & access
- Permissions
- scriptingactiveTabcommands
- Host access
- None declared
Screenshots
About
📝 Word Counter - Instant Word Count for Selected Text Select any text on a webpage and press Alt+Shift+W to instantly count English words. A small notification appears at the bottom right of the page showing the word count. 🚀 Features: - Count words in selected text with a single keyboard shortcut - Default shortcut: Alt+Shift+W (fully customizable) - Lightweight notification that auto-dismisses after 3 seconds - Works on any HTTP/HTTPS webpage - Zero data collection - all processing happens locally in your browser 📋 How to Use: 1. Highlight the text you want to count on any webpage 2. Press Alt+Shift+W (or your custom shortcut) 3. See the word count in a popup notification ⚙️ Customize Your Shortcut: 1. Click the extension icon 2. Click "Open Shortcuts Settings" 3. Set your preferred key combination 🔒 Privacy First: This extension processes text entirely in your browser. No data is sent to external servers, no analytics are collected, and no personal information is stored. Perfect for writers, students, editors, and anyone who needs quick word counts while browsing. Open source: https://github.com/gakkunn/Ex-Chrome-word-counter
Technical
- Version
- 1.1.0
- Manifest
- V3
- Size
- 517KiB
- Min Chrome
- 88
- Languages
- 10
- Featured
- No
Metadata
- ID
- mcfeipobgilonkanljcbcbeapgpgeceg
- Developer ID
- uae14b33aee4165be09a211eb016b7ddb
- Developer Email
- [email protected]
- Created
- Dec 3, 2025
- Last Updated (Store)
- Dec 20, 2025
- Last Scraped
- Jun 3, 2026
- Website
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- Support URL
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Data sourced from the Chrome Web Store · last verified Jun 3, 2026.