Description
The Word Count add-on adds automatic word, character, or both counting to Gravity Perks directly in text fields of Gravity Forms. This extension allows you to limit or monitor the amount of words entered by the user in real time, ideal for scenarios such as post submissions, reviews, and requests where controlling the length of the content is essential.
Key Features
- Real-time counting
Automatically monitors words or characters while the user types in the text field. - Configurable limits
Lets you set minimum and maximum limits for the text entered in the forms. - Immediate visual feedback
Shows clear messages to the user about the counting status and any reached limits. - Full compatibility with Gravity Forms
Integrates natively into the text fields of existing forms. - Message customization
Allows you to customize alerts and instructions displayed according to the count.
Word Count Benefits
- More control over submissions
Prevents texts that are too short or too long, ensuring a consistent content quality standard. - Enhanced user experience
Users receive clear guidance when filling out fields, reducing errors and frustrations. - Flexible use across multiple scenarios
Works for everything from essay contests to contact forms or post registration. - Time savings for administrators
Reduces the need to manually review texts outside the requested standard.
Who Is It For?
- Administrators who use Gravity Forms to collect text and descriptions.
- Websites that need to control the length of responses in forms.
- Agencies, schools, and content portals with standardized text requirements.
With the Word Count add-on, anyone managing forms through Gravity Perks increases control over the size of the texts submitted, preventing excesses or insufficient responses. The real-time counting mechanism and configurable limits speed up the submission flow, improving the quality of the information received without overloading the review team.
What changed in each version
Version 1.6.10
- Fixed an issue where minimum word count validation made optional fields behave as required.
Version 1.6.9
- Refactored to eliminate JavaScript that added inline CSS for styling; all styling is now handled via external or theme stylesheets for improved maintainability and compatibility.
Version 1.6.8
- Added additional debug logging during validation.
Version 1.6.7
- Removed redundant check for Gravity Perks in preparation for Spellbook.
Version 1.6.6
- Fixed memory leak during initialization that could occur if a form had a large number of fields with Word Count enabled.
Release notes published by the developer.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Gravity Perks Word Count plugin GPL?
Yes. Gravity Perks Word Count is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.
Can I use the Gravity Perks Word Count plugin on more than one site?
Yes. There is no domain limit: you can install Gravity Perks Word Count on as many sites (domains) as you wish.
How much does the Gravity Perks Word Count plugin cost at Ultrapack?
Gravity Perks Word Count costs US$ 2,89 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$ 11,44/mo (VIP I).
Does the Gravity Perks Word Count plugin include updates?
Yes. Every new version of Gravity Perks Word Count is synced automatically at Ultrapack. You download the latest version whenever you want, and subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).
Is the Gravity Perks Word Count plugin safe to download and install on my WordPress?
Yes, you can download it safely. Every version of Gravity Perks Word Count is scanned before publication by Ultrapack's own engine (UltraHub), which combines ClamAV and YARA rules, technologies used to detect malware and malicious code. So you install it on your WordPress with nothing to worry about.

UAU Ready