Count Characters, Words and Paragraphs while typing

FAQ

Why should I use this plugin?

Count CWP shows live character, word, paragraph, and space counts while you write in WordPress. It helps authors, editors, and marketers stay within SEO meta limits, ad copy constraints, or editorial guidelines without copying text into an external tool.

Where do the counters appear?

Counters display below the post and page editor, and below any HTML textarea field on admin screens — including custom fields from plugins such as Advanced Custom Fields (ACF).

Can I choose which counts to show?

Yes. Go to Settings > Count CWP and enable or disable character, word, paragraph, and space counts individually.

How are characters counted?

The character count excludes HTML tags and whitespace. It reflects the visible text length, which is useful for SEO titles, meta descriptions, and platforms with strict character limits.

Does it work while I type in the visual editor?

Yes. Counts update in real time as you type in both the visual and text (HTML) editor views.

Can I see word counts for existing posts without opening each one?

Yes. Since v1.0.7, the Posts list includes an All Counts column showing word, character, paragraph, and space totals for each post. Counts are calculated automatically when the plugin is activated and updated whenever a post is saved.

Does this plugin slow down my site?

No. The counters run only in the WordPress admin area while you edit content. They do not affect your front-end pages or site visitors.

Does it work with custom post types?

Live counters work on any admin screen that uses a standard HTML textarea. The All Counts column in the posts list applies to standard posts.

Does Count CWP work with the Block (Gutenberg) editor?

The live counters were originally built for the Classic editor and any standard HTML textarea field. The “All Counts” column in the Posts list works for every post, regardless of whether it was written in the Classic editor or in Gutenberg.

Can I track word and character counts for WooCommerce product descriptions?

Yes. As long as the product description uses a standard text or HTML editor field, the live counters appear below it and the All Counts column tracks the totals.

Can I use Count CWP to stay within SEO meta title and description limits?

Yes. The character counter shows the visible text length (excluding HTML and whitespace), which makes it perfect for keeping SEO titles, meta descriptions, ad copy, and social media snippets within their character limits.