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# Character Count & Word Counter Chrome Extension

### Why You Need This Extension <a href="#why-you-need-this-extension" id="why-you-need-this-extension"></a>

Whether you're writing tweets, blog posts, or academic papers, knowing your text stats is crucial. But switching tabs and using external tools breaks your flow and wastes time.

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**This extension changes everything.**

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### Key Features <a href="#key-features" id="key-features"></a>

<figure><img src="/files/8w0rYzZEm4pJ1V4GnvQM" alt="Context Menus Character Count &#x26; Word Counter Chrome Extension"><figcaption><p>Context Menus Character Count &#x26; Word Counter Chrome Extension</p></figcaption></figure>

#### 📊 **Instant Analysis Anywhere** <a href="#f0-9f-93-8a-instant-analysis-anywhere" id="f0-9f-93-8a-instant-analysis-anywhere"></a>

* Select text on any website → get immediate stats in your Chrome badge
* No copy-pasting or leaving your current page
* Real-time updates as you work

<figure><img src="/files/gjYr8QyW2nNvw6PgmuGC" alt="Instant Analysis Anywhere"><figcaption><p><strong>Instant Analysis Anywhere</strong></p></figcaption></figure>

#### 🎯 **Complete Text Statistics** <a href="#f0-9f-8e-af-complete-text-statistics" id="f0-9f-8e-af-complete-text-statistics"></a>

* Character count (with/without spaces)
* Word count (smart filtering)
* Sentences, paragraphs, and lines
* Whitespace analysis

#### 📱 **Beautiful Sidepanel** <a href="#f0-9f-93-b1-beautiful-sidepanel" id="f0-9f-93-b1-beautiful-sidepanel"></a>

* Type or paste text for detailed analysis
* One-click copy functionality
* Works across all your tabs
* Clean, distraction-free design

<figure><img src="/files/gEVkYWHBEzb7hfTu7kki" alt="Beautiful Sidepanel"><figcaption><p><strong>Beautiful Sidepanel</strong></p></figcaption></figure>

#### 🚀 **Smart Badge Display** <a href="#f0-9f-9a-80-smart-badge-display" id="f0-9f-9a-80-smart-badge-display"></a>

* Choose which stat to display (characters, words, sentences, etc.)
* Color-coded indicators
* Perfect for social media limits

<figure><img src="/files/HQhItRZiYyhcWw004tYH" alt="Choose which stat to display (characters, words, sentences, etc.)"><figcaption><p>Choose which stat to display (characters, words, sentences, etc.)</p></figcaption></figure>

### Perfect For <a href="#perfect-for" id="perfect-for"></a>

**📝 Content Creators** - Track SEO word counts and platform limits&#x20;

**🎓 Students** - Meet assignment requirements effortlessly&#x20;

**📱 Social Media Managers** - Stay within character limits&#x20;

**✍️ Writers** - Monitor article length and progress&#x20;

**💼 Professionals** - Craft perfect emails and proposals

### Real Benefits <a href="#real-benefits" id="real-benefits"></a>

✅ **Save time** - No more external tools&#x20;

✅ **Stay focused** - Never leave your workflow&#x20;

✅ **Work everywhere** - Google Docs, WordPress, social media, email&#x20;

✅ **Free forever** - No registration required&#x20;

✅ **Privacy-first** - Your text stays on your device