Post Admin Word Count
by Jon Bishop on WordPress.org
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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Word count on post list
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.
Active installations200+
Weekly downloads
28-22.22%
Version2.0
Last updated5/22/2025
WordPress version5.0
Tested up to6.8.1
PHP version7.2
Tags
admin columnsContent analysiscustom post typespost word countword count
