Post Admin Word Count

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Adds a sortable column to the admin's post manager, displaying the word count for each post.

Author:Jon Bishop (profile at wordpress.org)
WordPress version required:5.0
WordPress version tested:6.8.1
Plugin version:2.0
Added to WordPress repository:11-08-2012
Last updated:22-05-2025
Rating, %:70
Rated by:6
Plugin URI:https://jonbishop.com/downloads/wordpress-plu...
Total downloads:11 940
Active installs:3 000+
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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.

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