WPS Word Count helps you check document length in WPS Writer; 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 |
About This Feature
Overview
Word Count helps you review the length of the current document or selected text so you can manage essays, reports, assignments, and submissions more easily. You can check the live count from the status bar or open the Word Count window for more detailed statistics.
Core tasks include:
- View the live word count from the status bar at the bottom of the window.
- Open the Word Count window from the Review tab.
- Review detailed statistics such as pages, words, characters, and paragraphs.
- Count words in selected text.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | A network connection is not required for local word counting, but it is needed for download, installation, and account services |
| Other | WPS Office should be installed, and WPS Writer documents should open normally |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Download the installer and follow the on-screen instructions |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Writer and confirm that the status bar or the Review tab shows the Word Count entry |
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 window, selected-text counting, and statistics for pages, words, characters, and paragraphs. | Microsoft Word counts words as you type and lets you check pages, paragraphs, lines, and characters from the status bar. It also supports partial word count for selected text. | Google Docs lets you open Tools > Word count to check words, characters, and pages, and it can also show word count while you type. | Notion Help Center documents table calculations and formula length-related functions, but it does not provide an official built-in document word count workflow for writing pages. | Acrobat Desktop Help provides help content for PDF viewing, editing, and setup, but no built-in document word count feature is described in the official help directory. |
| Official Source | — | Show word count | Count the words in a document | Table view | Acrobat Desktop Help |
Advantage: You can check the live word count directly from the document status bar and then open a detailed statistics window for more metrics.
Overall Conclusion
If you want to keep track of document length while writing and switch quickly to a detailed statistics window, WPS provides a straightforward workflow. Microsoft Word and Google Docs also offer official word count features, while Notion and Adobe focus more on database calculations or PDF workflows in their official documentation.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main need | How Word Count helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Essay length control | Students and researchers | Need to confirm whether a document meets a word requirement | Check the total count from the status bar or the Word Count window |
| 2 | Report review | Office users | Need a quick view of document length | View the live count in the status bar |
| 3 | Section-level review | Editors and writers | Need to count only one paragraph or section | Select text and check the selected-text count |
| 4 | Layout review | Layout and formatting users | Need pages, characters, and paragraph totals together | Open the Word Count window for detailed statistics |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature area | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Word Count in WPS Writer | Available | Available |
| Basic document editing | Available | Available |
| Template downloads | Limited | More benefits |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| Advanced PDF editing and conversion | Limited | More features available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday writing, homework, and standard reports | Free plan | Word Count itself is available and covers basic length checks |
| Need more templates, cloud storage, or PDF tools | WPS Premium | In addition to Word Count, it provides broader document-related benefits |
How to Subscribe
- To review membership plans, visit: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page