WPS Word Count on Windows: Introduction

WPS Word Count is a built-in document counting feature on Windows; it includes 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	2	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	2	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 is a built-in counting tool in WPS Office for Windows documents. It helps you check the total word count while editing and switch between different counting methods when needed.

Core tasks include:

View word count: Check the current document count directly from the bottom status bar, which is useful for reports, speeches, essays, and other writing tasks with length requirements.
Change the counting method: Switch between total words, total characters with spaces, and total characters without spaces to match different writing rules.

This feature is useful for daily writing, length checks before submission, and collaborative editing when different users prefer different count views.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows computer that can run WPS Office normally
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office
Network	No mandatory internet connection is required for local word count viewing
Other	Open an editable document before checking the count

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Launch WPS Office, open a document, and confirm that the word count area appears on the bottom status bar

Source: WPS Download Center

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Shows document count from the bottom status bar and lets you switch between total words, total characters with spaces, and total characters without spaces.	Word counts words while you type, shows the count on the status bar, and can also show characters, paragraphs, and lines.	Google Docs provides Tools > Word count and can show a live count while typing in the lower-left corner.	The official help center does not provide a dedicated article for a built-in word count workflow in the extracted help entry.	Adobe Acrobat states that users cannot directly count words in a PDF and usually need to convert the file to Word first.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: the entry stays visible on the bottom status bar while you edit. Distinct: you can choose a preferred counting method for your own view.	Compared with WPS: Word provides more count categories, but the common workflow centers on the status bar and a details dialog.	Compared with WPS: Google Docs offers a menu path and live display while typing, but the feature is limited to Google Docs.	Compared with WPS: the official help entry does not present a direct equivalent workflow for this task.	Compared with WPS: Acrobat requires format conversion before users can complete a similar word-count workflow.
Official Source	—	Show word count	Count the words in a document	Notion Help Center	Counting Words in a PDF Document

Overall Conclusion
WPS Word Count fits document writing on Windows when you want a visible count area and quick switching between counting methods. For document-first workflows, the bottom status bar entry is direct and easy to keep in view during editing.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main need	How it helps
1	Controlling report length	Office users	Confirm whether a document meets a word limit before submission	Check the full count from the bottom status bar
2	Checking character limits	Content and operations teams	Submit content based on character limits instead of word limits	Switch to a character-based counting method
3	Writing essays and assignments	Students and teachers	Distinguish between word and character requirements	Change the counting method as needed
4	Personal count preferences in collaboration	Collaborative writers	Different users focus on different count methods	Set a preferred default count view for yourself
5	Daily proofreading	General office users	Keep track of document length while editing	View the count directly after opening the document

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free	WPS Premium
Document word count	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic document editing	✅ Available	✅ Available
More advanced PDF, template, and extended services	Some features are limited	Broader access is available
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB or more depending on plan

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended plan	Why
Daily writing and word count checks	Free	Word count itself is available for regular document editing
More cloud storage or broader office features	WPS Premium	Suitable if you also need more extended services, templates, or PDF tools

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