WPS Word Count is the word counting feature in WPS Writer for macOS; it includes 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 4 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 4 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Version limits | None specified | No version threshold is described for this feature |
| Membership limits | None specified | Word Count entry points are available directly |
About This Feature
Overview
Word Count helps you check the length of a document and review related statistics, making it easier to control document length, verify submission requirements, and inspect selected text.
Core tasks include:
- View the live word count in the status bar at the bottom of the window.
- Open the Word Count panel from the Review tab.
- Check detailed statistics such as pages, words, characters, paragraphs, non-Chinese words, and Chinese characters.
- Count words in selected text.
This feature is useful for essays, reports, editing work, and bilingual documents.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Mac device that can run WPS Office for macOS |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office for Mac is recommended |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection is required for local word counting |
| Other | You need to open a WPS Writer document and have access to the status bar and top menu |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Download the Mac installer and complete setup by following the on-screen instructions |
| Post-install check | Open WPS Writer, open any document, and confirm that Word Count is available from the status bar or the Review tab |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports live word count in the status bar, a detailed Word Count dialog, and counting for selected text. | Microsoft Word counts words while you type and also shows pages, paragraphs, lines, and characters. It also supports partial word count for selected text. | Google Docs lets you open word count from Tools and can display word count while typing. | Notion officially documents formula-based text length and database calculations, but it does not present the same built-in selected-text word count workflow as a traditional word processor. | Adobe states that users cannot directly count words in a PDF and usually need to convert the PDF to Word first. |
| Official Source | — | Show word count | Count the words in a document | Intro to formulas | How to find the word count in a PDF |
Advantage: You can check word count from both the status bar and the Review entry.; It supports both full-document and selected-text counting.; It shows several writing-related metrics in one place.
Overall Conclusion
If you mainly need fast word counting during document writing, WPS provides a direct workflow through the status bar, detailed statistics, and selected-text counting. Adobe is more commonly used for PDF conversion before counting, while Notion is better suited to page organization and database workflows than traditional document word counting.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main need | How Word Count helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Essay length control | Students and researchers | Check whether a document meets a word requirement | Review the total word count from the status bar or Word Count dialog |
| 2 | Report review before submission | Office users | Verify characters, paragraphs, and other details | Open Word Count to review detailed statistics |
| 3 | Selected passage review | Editors and content teams | Count only part of a document | Select text and check the count for the selected range |
| 4 | Bilingual document review | Writers working with mixed languages | Distinguish Chinese characters from non-Chinese words | Review the detailed statistics in the dialog |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Item | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Word Count in WPS Writer for Mac | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Template downloads | Limited | More template benefits |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to check words, characters, and paragraphs in documents | Free | Word Count is available directly without a membership requirement |
| You also need more cloud storage, templates, and broader office features | WPS Premium | A better fit if your needs go beyond word counting |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page