sandywp / plugins / post-admin-word-count
Post Admin Word Count
Adds a sortable word count column to the admin post list for all public post types. Efficient, lightweight and built with modern best practices.
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v2.0 2,000+ installs WP 5.0+ PHP 7.2+
What you get inside
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Word count on post list
About this plugin
Post Admin Word Count adds a sortable “Words” column to the WordPress admin for all public post types. This lightweight plugin automatically calculates and stores word counts when posts are saved or viewed in the admin, ensuring performance and accuracy without scanning your entire site. It supports custom post types, integrates cleanly with the WordPress admin UI and adheres to modern coding standards. Ideal for publishers, bloggers and content editors who want quick insight into post length directly from the dashboard.
Questions
- Does this plugin work with custom post types?
Yes. The plugin supports all public post types that use the WordPress editor, including custom post types.
- Will it calculate word counts for existing posts?
Yes. Word counts are calculated and saved the first time you view the post list if they don’t already exist.
- Is the word count updated automatically?
Yes. Word counts are updated automatically whenever a post is saved or updated.
- Does this plugin impact site performance?
No. It only calculates word counts when needed and does not run any bulk operations on page load.
- Can I sort posts by word count?
Yes. The “Words” column is sortable just like date or title.
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