WPS Word Count on Android helps you review document length with word and character statistics; this guide covers 1 core task, with 1 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 1 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 1 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Membership limit | None for this feature | Word Count is available directly |
| Version limit | None stated | No version gate is described for this feature |
About This Feature
Overview
Word Count in WPS on Android is a document statistics tool that lets you check the current document's word and character totals in one place.
Core capabilities include:
- View the current document's word total for writing, review, and length control.
- View characters including spaces and characters excluding spaces for different submission requirements.
- Turn on or off the option to include text boxes, footnotes, and endnotes so the counting scope matches your needs.
This feature is useful for essays, reports, and content review on mobile devices.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An Android device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required to check word count in a local document; network access is needed for sign-in or cloud sync |
| Other | You need to open a text document and access the editing or tools panel |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation method | Download and install WPS Office on your Android device, then open a document to use the feature |
| Post-install check | Open a document, tap Tools, go to Review, and confirm that Word Count is available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On Android, you can open Tools → Review → Word Count to view words, characters including spaces, characters excluding spaces, and an option to include text boxes, footnotes, and endnotes. | In Word for Android, the word count option can be opened manually from Review > Word count, and users can also search for it from the in-app command field. | In Google Docs on Android, Word count shows words, characters, and characters excluding spaces. Unless you select part of the document, the count applies to the document except headers, footers, and footnotes. | Notion Help Center documents imports and page management, and states that imports are available on desktop and web, not on mobile yet. No Android in-editor word count entry was identified in the cited help page. | Adobe official help pages in the allowed domains focus on Acrobat and document workflows. No official Android document-editing word count entry was identified in the cited help content. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: one panel shows multiple count types together; Distinct: you can directly switch whether text boxes, footnotes, and endnotes are included. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft documents a manual entry path, but the cited page gives less detail about count scope options. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs explicitly excludes headers, footers, and footnotes from the default document count, while WPS provides a direct scope toggle for included content. | Compared with WPS: the cited Notion help content focuses on importing documents and notes that imports are not available on mobile yet, so it is less direct for Android writing-length checks. | Compared with WPS: Adobe's cited official help content is centered on Acrobat support rather than an Android word-processing count workflow. |
| Official Source | — | Word count on the Microsoft Word app | Count the words in a document | Import data into Notion | Adobe Help Center |
Overall Conclusion
If you need to check document length quickly on Android, WPS provides a direct mobile workflow with several count types in one panel. It is especially practical when you need to compare different counting scopes before submission.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable users | Main need | How Word Count helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Essay length review | Students and researchers | Confirm whether a draft meets length requirements | Check words and character totals before submission |
| 2 | Report size check | Office users | Keep reports within a required range | Review word and character counts on mobile |
| 3 | Scope-based counting | Editors and reviewers | Decide whether notes or text boxes should be included | Use the include option to adjust the count scope |
| 4 | Mobile review on the go | Phone-based users | Check document length without a desktop device | Open the file on Android and view the statistics directly |
| 5 | Final submission check | Writers and applicants | Match different platform counting rules | Compare words with characters including or excluding spaces |
Membership & Benefits
This feature is available directly; this section outlines general differences between the free plan and WPS Premium, plus the subscription entry.
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Word Count in the current document | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Available | ✅ Available with broader tools |
| Template downloads | Limited | Expanded access |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to check document length occasionally | Free | Word Count is already available without an upgrade |
| You work with many document types regularly | WPS Premium | In addition to this feature, Premium adds more cloud storage and broader office benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page