Does word count help you… or pressure you?
I intentionally removed word count from featureless because I noticed it changed how I wrote - I’d optimise for numbers instead of ideas. For you, does word count feel motivating, neutral, or stressful? I’m genuinely curious how different writers experience it.
Why I chose to remove features instead of adding them?
Most writing tools compete by adding more - stats, formatting, goals, streaks, word counts, background colors, AI helpers, and so much more. I went the opposite direction and built featureless as a single writing surface with almost nothing around it. Why this works: It invites reflection, not judgment. People love talking about their own friction. I’m curious - when you sit down to write,...




