Word Count: Live Metrics for Writers Chrome extension

Live word, character and sentence counts with reading-time estimates It sits in the writing category and runs as a Chrome extension, so it works right inside your browser.

Yes, Word Count: Live Metrics for Writers is free to use.

Some features of Word Count: Live Metrics for Writers may require an account. Check the listing before you install if that matters to you.

Word Count: Live Metrics for Writers suits anyone who needs a simple writing tool in Chrome.

Open Word Count: Live Metrics for Writers in the Chrome Web Store, click Add to Chrome, review the permissions in the pop-up, then click Add extension. Pin it from the puzzle-piece icon to keep it one click away.

Go to chrome://extensions, find Word Count: Live Metrics for Writers and click Remove. You can also right-click its toolbar icon and choose Remove from Chrome.

Check the permissions Word Count: Live Metrics for Writers requests when you install it, prefer versions that are actively updated, and review its privacy policy. Only keep extensions you actively use.

Most Chrome Web Store extensions, including Word Count: Live Metrics for Writers, can be installed in Chromium-based browsers such as Microsoft Edge and Brave. Some features may differ by browser.

No. Chrome's mobile apps don't run Chrome Web Store extensions, so Word Count: Live Metrics for Writers works on desktop Chrome and other Chromium browsers on Windows, Mac, Linux and ChromeOS.

There are several extensions that do a similar job. Browse the writing category to compare options.

Word Count: Live Metrics for Writers works on most websites you visit in Chrome.

Most lightweight extensions have little impact, but every extension uses some memory. If Chrome feels slow, open More tools, then Task manager, to see how much Word Count: Live Metrics for Writers uses.