Canvas Discussion Post Length Checker (CDPLC) is a free Chrome add-on developed by Eddy Hudson. This add-on allows users to calculate various statistics related to the length of discussion posts on Canvas, an online learning platform. With CDPLC, users can easily analyze the length of posts in Canvas discussions, providing valuable insights into student engagement and participation.

Once installed, CDPLC adds a page action next to the URL on Canvas webpages. Users can simply refresh any Canvas webpage they already have open to enable the page action. When browsing a discussion's page on Canvas, users can utilize this extension to calculate statistics on post lengths. This feature is especially useful for educators and administrators who want to assess the quality and depth of student contributions.

Versionof CDPLC has addressed a bug that caused the text size to appear uncomfortably small. This update ensures a more user-friendly experience while using the extension.

Overall, Canvas Discussion Post Length Checker is a valuable tool for Canvas users who want to gain insights into discussion post lengths. Whether you are an educator or a student, this add-on can help you analyze and understand the dynamics of discussion participation on Canvas.