Word Counter is a custom WordPress plugin designed to add a flexible and user-friendly word count functionality to your posts. This plugin enables users to see key post statistics such as word count, estimated reading time, and more.
- Word Count Display: Displays the total word count for posts.
- Reading Time Estimate: Calculates and displays an approximate reading time.
- Customizable Placement: Choose where to display the word count (e.g., beginning or end of the post).
- Admin Settings Page: Fully customizable options via the WordPress admin panel.
- Word Count Location: Select whether to display the word count at the start or end of a post.
- Reading Time Calculation: Adjust settings like average words per minute.
- Post Visibility: Toggle word count visibility for specific post types.
- WordPress API
- PHP 8.1+
- JavaScript (ES6+) (for future interactivity)
- HTML & CSS for user interface elements
- Spanish Translation (via
.potfile for localization) - GitHub Actions for continuous integration (CI)
- Clone or download this repository:
git clone https://github.com/jarutosurano/wpplugin-word-counter.git
- Place the plugin folder inside the WordPress
wp-content/pluginsdirectory. - Activate the plugin in the WordPress admin panel under
Plugins > Installed Plugins.
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Navigate to
Settings > Word Counterin the WordPress admin dashboard. -
Configure the plugin options:
- Choose where the word count appears.
- Enable or disable the reading time display.
- Customize the settings to suit your preferences.
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Save the settings, and the word count will be displayed automatically based on your configuration.
This plugin is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.
Feedback, bug reports, and feature suggestions are welcome!
📧 Email me at jarutosurano@gmail.com or open an issue.
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