Add intelligent character counting to Gravity Forms with real-time feedback and optional enforcement. Perfect for content creators and professionals.

Maeve Lander

Character Countdown

Show character countdown in the Editor for Pages, Posts and Excerpts

Artur Nalobin

<p><strong>Stop guessing about form field lengths!</strong> Character Counter for Gravity Forms adds intelligent, real-time character counting to your Gravity Forms, providing users with instant feedback without restricting their creativity.</p>
<h4>🚀 Why Choose Character Counter for Gravity Forms?</h4>
<p>This powerful WordPress plugin enhances user experience by showing exactly how many characters users have typed, with optional visual recommendations that guide without limiting.</p>
<h4>✨ Key Benefits</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>📊 Real-Time Feedback</strong>: Users see character count updates as they type</li>
<li><strong>🎯 Visual Recommendations</strong>: Set helpful guidelines, not restrictions</li>
<li><strong>🔧 Developer Friendly</strong>: Fully customizable CSS and configuration</li>
<li><strong>🌍 Translation Ready</strong>: Complete internationalization support</li>
<li><strong>⚡ Performance Optimized</strong>: Lightweight code that won’t slow your site</li>
<li><strong>🛡️ Enterprise Security</strong>: WordPress coding standards compliant</li>
</ul>
<h4>🎯 Perfect For</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Content Creators</strong> – Blog comments, article submissions, reviews</li>
<li><strong>E-commerce Sites</strong> – Product descriptions, customer testimonials</li>
<li><strong>Educational Platforms</strong> – Essay submissions, course evaluations</li>
<li><strong>Corporate Websites</strong> – Contact forms, job applications, surveys</li>
<li><strong>Any WordPress Site</strong> using Gravity Forms needing character guidance</li>
</ul>
<h4>🔥 Features That Make The Difference</h4>
<p><strong>Smart Visual Feedback</strong><br />
* Dynamic counter with real-time updates<br />
* Color-coded warnings when approaching limits<br />
* Customizable display to match your design</p>
<p><strong>Flexible Configuration</strong><br />
* Per-field control – enable/disable on individual fields<br />
* Custom limits – different recommendations per field<br />
* Optional enforcement – choose between visual guidelines or strict limits that block form submission<br />
* Server-side validation – secure enforcement with proper error handling<br />
* Rich text support – works with text and textarea fields</p>
<p><strong>Complete Customization</strong><br />
* Built-in CSS editor for perfect styling<br />
* Custom text format control<br />
* Easy reset to default settings<br />
* Seamless theme integration</p>
<h4>📋 Quick Setup Guide</h4>
<ol>
<li><strong>Install & Activate</strong> – Upload and activate through WordPress dashboard</li>
<li><strong>Configure Forms</strong> – Edit Gravity Forms, enable character count on desired fields</li>
<li><strong>Set Limits</strong> – Add recommended character limits (optional)</li>
<li><strong>Choose Enforcement</strong> – Decide between visual guidance or strict validation (optional)</li>
<li><strong>Customize</strong> – Use built-in settings to match your design (optional)</li>
</ol>
<h4>💡 Pro Tips</h4>
<ul>
<li>Set realistic recommendations based on content needs</li>
<li>Use encouraging language in custom text formats</li>
<li>Consider mobile users when setting character limits</li>
<li>Leverage custom CSS for perfect theme integration</li>
</ul>
<h3>Support</h3>
<p>For support, feature requests, or bug reports:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>GitHub</strong>: <a href="https://github.com/scriptvoyager/character-counter-for-gravity-forms/issues" rel="nofollow ugc">Issues and Support</a></li>
<li><strong>Documentation</strong>: Complete setup guides and examples</li>
<li><strong>Community</strong>: WordPress.org support forums</li>
</ul>
<h3>Privacy</h3>
<p>This plugin does not collect, store, or transmit any user data. All character counting is performed client-side in the user’s browser for maximum privacy and performance.</p>
<h3>Technical Details</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>WordPress Standards</strong>: Follows all WordPress coding and security standards</li>
<li><strong>Plugin Check Ready</strong>: Passes all WordPress.org repository requirements  </li>
<li><strong>Security First</strong>: Proper input sanitization and CSRF protection</li>
<li><strong>Translation Ready</strong>: Full i18n support with translators’ comments</li>
<li><strong>Performance</strong>: Optimized for minimal resource usage</li>
<li><strong>Compatibility</strong>: Works with all modern WordPress themes and plugins</li>
</ul>


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