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4thewords

Writing game where your word count defeats monsters

Free plan · from $10/moWritingChecked Oct 9, 2026
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What is 4thewords?

4thewords is an online writing app built as a role-playing game: the words you write deal damage to monsters, and winning battles earns loot, quest progress and a daily streak. It has its own cloud editor with projects, goals and version history, and a free Chrome extension counts words typed on other sites such as Google Docs and Notion. A free plan covers the core game, and Member, Pro and Lifetime Pro plans raise its limits.

4thewords has a free plan. Paid plans start at $10 per month, or $96 per year (Member). See every plan

Good for

  • Writers who are motivated by game rewards and daily streaks
  • Building a daily writing habit around a word-count target
  • People who draft in Google Docs or Notion and want those words counted

Worth knowing

  • The Free plan stops at 25 files, 2 projects and 25 battles a day, and leaves out streak saving and sharing files with collaborators.
  • Sharing is capped by plan: 2 collaborators per file or project on Member, 5 on Pro and 10 on Lifetime Pro.
  • It is a web app with no App Store download, and the extension is tested and supported on desktop Chrome only.
  • Monthly plans and Lifetime Pro cannot be refunded; yearly plans can be refunded within 15 days of purchase.

Key features

Writing battles
Pick a monster and write the required number of words before the timer runs out. There are solo, endurance and co-op modes, with co-op teams of 2 to 8 writers.
Streaks and daily challenges
Writing 444 or more words in a day extends a streak that earns rewards over time. Paid plans can repair missed days or reserve future ones.
Built-in writing editor
A cloud editor groups files into projects, saves automatically, keeps a version history and exports to Word, text, Markdown or HTML.
Writing goals and stats
Word-count targets with deadlines can be set for a single file, a project or the whole account, with charts to track progress.
Chrome extension
A free extension counts the words typed on other sites, such as Google Docs, Notion and Substack, and applies them to battles, streaks and quests.
Sharing and co-writing
On paid plans a file or a whole project can be shared with friends as editors or viewers, who can write in it together in real time.

4thewords pricing

Starts at
$10 per month, or $96 per year (Member)
Free plan
Free plan with no time limit and no card: 25 files, 2 projects, 25 battles a day, one month of file versions and limited access to special events.
Free trial
None listed
Free$025 files, 2 projects, 25 battles a day, one month of version history and limited event access.
Member$10per month, or $96 per yearUnlimited files, 40 projects, up to 1,000 battles a day, 6 months of version history, streak saving and full event access.
Pro$14per month, or $144 per yearUnlimited files, projects and battles, one year of version history, monthly refills and Pro event perks such as early access.
Lifetime Pro$599one-time purchaseThe Pro features for a single payment with no renewals, plus up to 3 years of file history.

Read from 4thewords.com on Oct 9, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with 4thewords before you buy.

Pricing in detail

Ways to pay less

  • Annual discountYearly billing saves 20% on Member

    Member costs $96 a year against $10 a month ($120 over a year), a 20% saving. Pro costs $144 a year against $14 a month ($168), about 14% less.

    Stated on 4thewords.com
  • Lifetime licenseLifetime Pro for a one-time $599

    Lifetime Pro is a single $599 payment with the same features as the Pro subscription, including any benefits added to Pro later. It does not renew.

    Stated on 4thewords.com
  • Other savingsCommunity Pool for writers who need help paying

    Members can donate subscription time to a Community Pool, which goes to writers who have opted in because they need financial assistance.

    Stated on help.4thewords.com

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Common questions

Is 4thewords free?

4thewords has a free plan. Free plan with no time limit and no card: 25 files, 2 projects, 25 battles a day, one month of file versions and limited access to special events. Paid plans start at $10 per month, or $96 per year (Member).

How much does 4thewords cost?

4thewords lists 4 plans. Free: $0. Member: $10 per month, or $96 per year. Pro: $14 per month, or $144 per year. Lifetime Pro: $599 one-time purchase. Prices were read from 4thewords.com on Oct 9, 2026.

What platforms does 4thewords work on?

4thewords is available on Web. It also has a browser extension.

Does 4thewords offer any discounts?

4thewords publicly lists the following: Yearly billing saves 20% on Member; Lifetime Pro for a one-time $599; Community Pool for writers who need help paying.

Does 4thewords have an Android app?

No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. 4thewords is listed for Web.

Does 4thewords have an iPhone app?

No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. 4thewords is listed for Web.

Is 4thewords open source?

4thewords is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 9, 2026.

What does 4thewords integrate with?

4thewords's listing names Google Docs, Notion, Substack, WordPress, Medium and Overleaf. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.

Who makes 4thewords?

4thewords is made by Reboot CR, S.A. It dates from 2015.

What are the alternatives to 4thewords?

The closest alternatives to 4thewords in our directory are Novlr, Cold Turkey Writer, Dabble, Habitica and 750 Words. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with 4thewords.

Sources for this page

The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 9, 2026.