Structure rule
Invalid word count
The declared word count is not a usable non-negative number.
Last updated
Trigger
When this rule appears
word_count cannot be parsed as a non-negative number.
Why it matters
Decide what changes next
Read this finding as evidence about the affected page, not as a verdict on the whole site. A Review finding needs a decision; a Blocked finding should be addressed before the page moves forward. Coverage findings mean the check is incomplete, not that the page passed.
Next action
How to resolve it
Correct the field or leave it blank when no reliable count exists.
Reference
- Issue code
invalid_word_count- Category
- Structure
- Default severity
- review
- Stable docs URL
/docs/rules/invalid-word-count/