WPS Word Count is a document counting feature on Android; it includes 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 |
About This Feature
Overview
WPS Word Count is a built-in counting feature in WPS Office for Android documents. It helps you check word and character totals in the current document.
Core task covered in this guide:
- Check the current document word count: view Words, Characters (with spaces), Characters (without spaces), and choose whether to include text boxes, footnotes, and endnotes in the count.
Common use cases include report drafting, assignment review, and pre-submission checks. It helps you confirm document length and understand different counting methods in one panel.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An Android device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for checking word count in a local document |
| Other | You need to open a text document in WPS and enter the editing interface |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Launch WPS → open a document → Tools → Review, and confirm that Word Count is available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Comparison Item | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core capability summary | On Android, you can open Tools → Review → Word Count to view Words, Characters (with spaces), Characters (without spaces), and choose whether to include text boxes, footnotes, and endnotes. | Microsoft support states that Word for Android supports showing word count. | Google Docs Help for Android provides word count and notes that, unless part of the document is selected, the count applies to everything except headers, footers, and footnotes. | The reviewed official Notion help pages cover writing, editing, and database calculations, but no clear official Android built-in word count entry was identified. | Adobe Community states that Acrobat Reader mobile app does not have word count. |
| Official source | — | What's New in Word on Mobile Platforms | Count the words in a document - Android | Intro to writing & editing; Table view | Word Count - Adobe Community |
Advantage: Direct access inside Android document editing; a toggle is available for including text boxes, footnotes, and endnotes.
Overall conclusion:
- WPS is suitable when you want a direct word count entry during Android document editing.
- Microsoft Word and Google Docs also provide official mobile word count support, with their own platform-specific behavior.
- For products without a clearly documented Android word count entry in the reviewed official pages, it is helpful to confirm current support before relying on that workflow.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable users | Main issue | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Check length before submission | Students, teachers | Need to confirm whether a document meets a word requirement | Open the Word Count panel and review Words |
| 2 | Review edits on mobile | Editors, writers | Hard to confirm length changes after editing on a phone | Check Words and character totals directly on Android |
| 3 | Count extra content areas | Users working with footnotes or text boxes | Need to decide whether extra content should be included | Use the include toggle to adjust the counting scope |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Item | Free User | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Word Count on Android documents | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic WPS account access | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Additional paid benefits | Refer to the current plan details on the official site | Refer to the current plan details on the official site |
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday word count checks | Free | This feature is available directly without membership |
| Need additional paid benefits | WPS Premium | If you also need other paid capabilities, choose a plan from the official pricing page |
How to Subscribe
- View current membership plans and subscription options here: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page