Mustapha Samios

MD Taxonomy Totals provides a simple and efficient way to display the total number of published posts on your site. Use the <code>[mdtt_total_posts]</code> shortcode anywhere on your site to show post counts.
Features: 
* Display total published posts count 
* Filter by category (name, slug, or ID) 
* Filter by tag (name, slug, or ID) 
* Combine category and tag filters 
* Automatic number formatting based on locale 
* Admin instructions page accessible via Tools menu
Perfect for: 
* Showing total blog posts on your homepage 
* Displaying category-specific post counts 
* Tag-based post statistics 
* Portfolio or gallery post counts 
* Any content that needs post count displays

MD Taxonomy Totals

Display total published posts count using the [mdtt_total_posts] shortcode, with optional filtering by category or tag.

Jon Bishop

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.

Post Admin Word Count

Adds a sortable word count column to the admin post list for all public post types. Efficient, lightweight and built with modern best practices.

MD Taxonomy Totals vs Post Admin Word Count