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Academic admissions, grant application portals, and literary contest submissions require applicants to submit essays within strict minimum and maximum word counts. With the Gravity Forms Word Count Validator Premium Add-on, you can enforce both client-side real-time count restrictions and strict server-side PHP validation.

Why Enforce Word Limits

• Strict Range Enforcement: Prevent submissions from being processed if text falls below minimum required words or exceeds the maximum ceiling.
• Server-Side Security: Unlike flimsy JavaScript-only scripts, robust PHP server validation prevents automated bot bypasses.
• Dual Word & Character Modes: Easily toggle between Word Count (separated by whitespace) and Character Count rules.

Step-by-Step Setup Guide

Step 1: Select Paragraph / Text Field

In the Gravity Forms editor, click on any Paragraph Text (textarea) or Single Line Text field.

Step 2: Enter Min & Max Word Numbers

Under Field Settings, open the Word Count section, enter your desired minimum and maximum limits, and customize the error message.

Enforce essay limits effortlessly. Get Gravity Forms Word Count Addon (/year) →