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About WP Word Count
WP Word Count is a plugin that allows you to track the number of words you've written on your website, with statistics by month and author. The latest version also includes a feature that shows the estimated reading time for each post and page. Upgrade to WP Word Count Pro for additional features such as custom settings, detailed breakdowns of writing output, and an achievement system to motivate yourself to write more.Frequently asked questions
What does WP Word Count do?
WP Word Count tells you exactly how many words you've written on your site. It provides statistics by month and author, and also includes estimated reading times for each post and page. You can quickly see how many posts and pages you've created and their total word count.
What are some key features of WP Word Count?
Key features include viewing estimated reading times, support for custom post types, and the ability to see writing output for each month broken down by post type. You can also see all of your site author's word counts with breakdowns by post type.
Does WP Word Count support estimated reading times?
Yes, WP Word Count now comes with built-in reading time statistics for each post and page. You can include reading time at the top of each of your posts automatically or use a shortcode.
What additional features are available in WP Word Count Pro?
WP Word Count Pro offers additional features such as controlling which post types and statuses appear in statistics, detailed breakdowns of monthly writing output, and individual author details. It also includes expanded post details, a built-in achievement system, and charts and graphs for data visualization.
Changelog
3.2.4 – 1 Apr 2023
- Tested up to WordPress 6.2.0
- XSS issues fixed
3.2.3 – 6 Oct 2021
- Tested up to WordPress 5.8.1
- We’ve been a bit quiet (sorry!), but busy behind the scenes! Get ready for some new features ready in Q4 2021!
3.2.2 – 8 Sept 2020
- Tested up to WordPress 5.5.1
3.2.1 – 2 June 2020
- Tested up to WordPress 5.4.1
- Updated plugin details
3.2.0
- New “Reading Time” statistic throughout the plugin.
- Added support for Gravatar/User Profile Images.
3.1.0
- New calculation options for sites with extremely large amounts of content.
- Menu changes.
3.0.2
- Interface changes.
3.0.1
- Interface changes and bug fixes.
3.0.0
- You can calculate your word counts any time you wish via the “Calculate” tab. This should help alleviate problems with plugin activation/updating on servers with limited resources.
- Automatically excluding common WordPress post types: Custom CSS, Navigation Menu Items.
- Support for Scheduled Posts.
- Support for Thrive Content Builder.
- Interface changes.
- General bug fixes.
