Word Count
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 30 Sep 2026; it is registered on the VS Code Marketplace and has been in the index since 27 Aug 2026. How this is checked
Word Count is a Visual Studio Code extension that displays a live word count while editing documents. It is intended for developers, writers, and other users who need document-length tracking inside the editor.
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Overview
3 featuresPurpose: Helps developers track document word counts directly while editing in Visual Studio Code.
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Audience: Visual Studio Code users
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Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown
Recorded constraints: pricing: free · license: Proprietary · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, windows, macos, linux
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Word Count is a Browser DevTools & extensions project. Inferred · not functionally tested: It helps developers track document word counts directly while editing in Visual Studio Code. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as a consumer product for Visual Studio Code users. Basis unknown · not verified: Word Count is free to use. Basis unknown · not verified: It runs on the web, Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Oliver Kovacs builds and maintains Word Count, and it first shipped in 2021. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include live word count, editor integration, and status bar count.
Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.
Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested
- Live word count
- Editor integration
- Status bar count
Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested
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Frequently asked questions about Word Count
- What is Word Count?
- Inferred · not functionally tested: Word Count helps developers track document word counts directly while editing in Visual Studio Code. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
- Who is Word Count for?
- Inferred · not functionally tested: Word Count is a consumer product built for Visual Studio Code users.
- Does Word Count have a free plan?
- Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Word Count is free to use.
- What platforms does Word Count run on?
- Basis unknown · not verified: Word Count runs on the web, Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Is Word Count still active?
- PulseGate's liveness check found it on 30 Sep 2026.
- What are alternatives to Word Count?
- Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Word Counter, Word Count CJK, and Character Count.Word CounterWord Count CJKCharacter Count
- Who makes Word Count?
- Word Count is developed by Oliver Kovacs.
- How long has Word Count been around?
- Word Count first shipped in 2021.
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