The Better Word Count plugin is a powerful tool that enhances the built-in word count functionality in Obsidian. When you select text, it accurately counts the words within that selection, rather than the entire document. This plugin also allows you to store statistics about your vault, providing valuable insights into your writing habits and progress. With its highly customizable status bar, you can tailor the display to suit your needs. Additionally, it offers a range of stats, including word count, character count, sentence count, footnotes, and citations in current files, as well as total counts for your entire vault.