A free word count tracker for writers
Novel Grove tracks your words toward any goal. You pick the word count and the dates, log what you write each day, and it works out what you need next. It runs in your browser, works offline once installed and needs no account.
How it works
- Set your goal. Type any word count and your start and end dates, or pick a preset such as 10,000, 25,000, 30,000 or 50,000.
- Log your words. Type your count, or run a sprint timer.
- Watch it grow. Every chunk of words plants a tree, and milestones unlock badges.
What you get for free
- Word logging, daily targets and streaks, with a streak saver on days you haven't written
- A sprint timer and sprint notes
- A daily writing reminder at the time you choose
- Your growing grove and 32 badges
- Share images, backups, and offline use
When you fall behind
Novel Grove notices and gives you choices: keep the goal and raise the daily target, adjust the goal, or move the deadline. Falling behind is information, not failure.
Your writing stays yours
Everything is saved on your own device. There is no account and nothing is sent to us. Use the backup button now and then, and you can restore it all on a new phone.
Questions
Is it free?
Yes. Tracking, the grove, badges, reminders and sharing are free. Plus is a one-time upgrade that adds planning tools.
Does it only work in November?
No. Set any word goal and any dates. It also has a Preptober plan and a challenge picker if you are writing toward November.
Do I need to install anything?
No. It runs in your browser. You can add it to your home screen so it opens like an app.
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