Jason Penney

ProgPress provides a simple 
<a href="https://codex.wordpress.org/Shortcode" rel="nofollow ugc">shortcode</a> for creating 
progress meters on your WordPress site. They can be used to track 
just about anything where you count up towards a goal: word-count, 
fundraising, etc. You can put them in individual posts and pages, or 
include them in text widgets.
To insert a meter simply use the <code>[progpress]</code> shortcode:
<pre><code>[progpress title="My Project" goal="100000" current="1234"]
</code></pre>
The <code>[progpress]</code> shortcode has the following options:
<ul>
<li>Required:
<ul>
<li><code>title</code>: A string containing The title for your meter.</li>
<li><code>goal</code>: A number. The one you are working towards.</li>
<li><code>current</code>: A number showing how far along you are.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Optional:
<ul>
<li><code>previous</code>: You can put your previous value of <code>current</code> here 
if you want to highlight your most recent progress update. It’s 
not visible using the default styling (but it doesn’t hurt 
anything). </li>
<li><code>label</code>: What it is that you’re counting, like <code>"words"</code> for 
example.</li>
<li><code>separator</code>: A character or string to display between 
current and <code>goal</code>. Defaults to <code>"/"</code>.</li>
<li><code>class</code>: An extra CSS class to apply to the meter container. 
Useful if you track different projects with different styles.</li>
<li><code>prefix</code>: A character or string to display before each number 
(like ‘$’). Off by default.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
ProgPress was designed to be customizable via CSS. I’ve provided 
some examples in the Screenshots section.
<h3>NaNoWriMo Support</h3>
If you are participating in NaNoWriMo, ProgPress can automatically 
track your progress. Just enable the additional ProgPress – 
NaNoWriMo Support plugin (in addition to ProgPress), and set the 
 nanowrimo attribute to your NaNoWriMo username (this is a change 
from last year where your user id was used).
<pre><code>[progpress title="My NaNoWriMo Progress" nanowrimo="jczorkmid" label="words"]
</code></pre>
So as to not overload their servers, the plugin caches your word count 
info, so it may not update immediately when you update your word count 
at nanowrimo.org.
Note that as of November 10, 2011 the NaNoWriMo Word Count API is 
not yet officially released. At times it seems to return invalid 
errors saying your user doesn’t exist, or you don’t have a novel in 
progress this year. In my testing this clears itself up after a bit, 
and once some data has been loaded WordPress will cache it rather than 
continue to display errors if it keeps going up and down.
<h3>More Info</h3>
<ul>
<li>Check out my <a href="http://jasonpenney.net/wordpres-plugins/" rel="nofollow ugc">other WordPress 
plugins</a>.</li>
<li>Check out this excellent <a href="http://www.penrefe.com/2010/09/07/progpress-setup-customisation-guide/" rel="nofollow ugc">ProgPress Setup & Customization 
Guide</a> 
for some additional CSS examples.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Thanks</h3>
Special thanks to <a href="http://kjtoo.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">Kris Johnson</a>, 
<a href="http://www.penrefe.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">K. L. Kerr</a>, <a href="http://ctmiller.net/" rel="nofollow ugc">Chris 
Miller</a>, <a href="http://www.inkygirl.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">Debbie Ohi</a>, 
and <a href="http://scottphillips.org/" rel="nofollow ugc">Scott Philips</a> for their feedback and 
support.

ProgPress

Easily insert progress meters into your content and/or sidebars.

doubledome

WordCount WordPress Plugin by DoubleDome is a powerful WordPress plugin designed for writers, editors, and content managers who need precise, real-time content metrics. It tracks word and character counts as you type directly in the post/page editor and goes deeper by also showing sentence, paragraph, and page counts. The plugin estimates reading time and even adds word count stats to your page/post listings for quick insights. 
Advanced features let you control exactly what’s counted—exclude or include elements like headings or footnotes, toggle SEO mode for content length suggestions, and export your data in CSV or JSON. WordCount supports multiple languages, special characters, and integrates with Google Docs, Notion, and other writing tools. You can also set word goals, get alerts, and use keyboard shortcuts for quick access. 
Its minimal UI stays out of your way, while options like dark mode, custom themes, and mobile optimization keep your workspace clean and flexible. Whether you’re writing casually or managing large content teams, WordCount gives you the control and clarity you need.
Core Features:
Real-time Word & Character Count – Displays word and character count as you type in Admin post/page editor. 
Page, Paragraph, & Sentence Count – Provides detailed statistics beyond just words. 
Reading Time Estimation – Estimates how long it takes to read the content. 
Show details on Page/Post listing – Add the word count details on Page/Post listing as a configurable column.
Advanced Features:
Exclude/Include Elements – Choose whether to count words in headings, footnotes, or specific sections. 
SEO Mode – Highlights ideal content length based on best practices. 
Multi-language Support – Works with different languages and special characters. 
Export Stats – Download word count data in CSV or JSON. 
Integration with Writing Apps – Syncs with Google Docs, WordPress, Notion, etc. 
Customizable Limits & Alerts – Set word count goals and get notifications when reached. 
Keyboard Shortcut Support – Quickly check stats without clicking menus.
UI & Accessibility:
Minimal UI Overlay – Small, non-intrusive counter at the bottom. 
Dark Mode & Custom Themes – Matches your writing environment. 
Mobile-Friendly – Works seamlessly on tablets and phones.
<h3>Support</h3>
Do you have questions or issues with Post Word Counter – Content Insights Dashboard Setup? Please send an email to <a href="mailto:pluginsupport@doubledome.com?subject=Word%20Count%20Plugin%20Support:%20DoubleDome%20Digital%20Marketing" rel="nofollow ugc">pluginsupport@doubledome.com</a>.

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