Gravity Perks Pay Per Word is a WordPress plugin developed by Gravity Wiz that allows you to create product fields which calculate a total based on the number of words in a Paragraph or Post Body field. Users see live-updating pricing as they type, making it a reliable solution for service-based forms. This plugin integrates directly with Gravity Perks to extend the core functionality of Gravity Forms.
WPExclusive members get access to Pay Per Word as part of a full plugin and theme library — plans from $9.99/month. See the full Gravity Perks collection →
What Is Gravity Perks Pay Per Word?
Gravity Perks Pay Per Word is developed by Gravity Wiz and is a forms extension plugin for WordPress. It belongs to the forms category on WPExclusive, alongside other tools for building advanced user interactions.
The plugin solves the challenge of charging users for specific content lengths, such as classified ads or translation requests. It is designed for developers and site owners who need to generate real-time quotes based on text input length.
Gravity Perks Pay Per Word Features
The feature set is built around providing flexible pricing logic for textarea fields within Gravity Forms.
Real-Time Pricing Calculations
Pay Per Word features live-updating pricing that changes as the user types in the form. This provides immediate feedback, helping customers understand the cost of their submission before they proceed to checkout. The plugin supports both standard Paragraph fields and Post Body fields within the forms environment.
Advanced Pricing Logic
Site owners can set a base price for a minimum number of words using the Base Word Count setting. For example, you can charge a flat $5.00 for the first five words and a specific rate for every word thereafter. This allows for complex service tiers and professional quote generation.
Native Perk Integration
The plugin works with other Gravity Perks add-ons like GP Word Count to enforce minimum and maximum word limits. If a user exceeds or falls below your required word count, the pricing adjusts or restricts correctly, ensuring data integrity for your orders.
Pricing
Check current pricing on the Pay Per Word sales page — WPExclusive members access it as part of their plan.
| Plan | Price | Sites | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WPExclusive Membership | From $9.99/month | Unlimited | Pay Per Word + full library |
For developers managing multiple sites, a WPExclusive membership covers Pay Per Word plus hundreds of other plugins and themes — usually less than one premium license.
Latest Version
The current version is 1.2.6. The plugin receives regular updates to maintain compatibility with the latest versions of WordPress and Gravity Forms. WPExclusive updates plugin files promptly after each release.
How to Install
- Download the Pay Per Word .zip from your WPExclusive member account
- In WordPress: Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
- Select the .zip and click Install Now → Activate
- Add a Single Product field to your Gravity Form
- Go to the Perks tab and check Enable Pay Per Word
- Set your Price Per Word and optional Base Price
Use Cases
Classified Ads and Directory Listings
Newspapers or digital directories can charge users based on the length of their advertisement text, an essential feature for forms using per-word monetization models.
Translation and Copywriting Services
Freelancers and agencies can automate their intake process by letting clients paste their content and receiving an instant per-word cost assessment for translation or editing work.
Social Media Post Management
Platforms offering sponsored posts can use this to limit or charge for extensive captions, ensuring that pricing scales with the amount of content provided.
Agencies and Developers Managing Multiple Client Sites
Agencies can deploy this specific functionality across various client projects without recurring individual license costs by using a single WPExclusive membership.
Pros and Cons
✅ Strengths
- Live-updating frontend calculations improve conversion rates
- Highly flexible base price and word count inclusion tiers
- Compatibility with all standard WordPress textarea fields
⚠️ Limitations
- Requires a Product field to be present on the form to process the total
- Requires Gravity Forms and the core Gravity Perks plugin to be active
- Developer auto-updates require an active license key. WPExclusive publishes updates manually when new versions are released.
Is Gravity Perks Pay Per Word GPL Licensed?
Yes. Gravity Perks Pay Per Word is distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) — the same license that governs WordPress itself. GPL gives any user the legal right to use, study, share, and redistribute the software. This is the legal framework that makes WPExclusive’s membership model possible.
WPExclusive distributes 100% original, unmodified files — the same release the developer publishes. No injected code, no alterations, no security risks.
Get Gravity Perks Pay Per Word on WPExclusive
WPExclusive membership starts at $9.99/month, $87/year, or $149 lifetime — giving you Gravity Perks Pay Per Word plus every plugin and theme in the library, on unlimited sites.
Explore the full Gravity Perks collection → or browse all WordPress plugins →
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gravity Perks Pay Per Word do?
Gravity Perks Pay Per Word allows you to set up pricing that scales with word count. Pay Per Word counts the words in a text area and updates a product price in real-time as the user types.
Is Gravity Perks Pay Per Word free?
This is a premium add-on for Gravity Forms. You can access it via WPExclusive from $9.99/month.
What is the latest version of Gravity Perks Pay Per Word?
The current version is 1.2.6. The plugin is actively maintained — WPExclusive members always receive the most current release.
How much does Gravity Perks Pay Per Word cost?
It is part of the Gravity Perks suite which usually requires a paid site license. Via WPExclusive, it is included in plans from $9.99/month.
Is it legal to use Gravity Perks Pay Per Word via WPExclusive?
The plugin is GPL licensed, which explicitly permits redistribution. WPExclusive provides original, unmodified files — fully within GPL terms.
Can I charge per character instead of per word with Gravity Perks Pay Per Word?
By default, the plugin counts words, but it can be extended with developer snippets to calculate based on character count instead. Both methods rely on the core Pay Per Word logic.
