Count Words in Word Document

Count the exact number of words in any Word document online for free without Microsoft Word installed.

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Count Words in Word Documents Free Online

Open and count words in any .docx file without Microsoft Word. This free browser tool reads your document and tells you the exact word count in seconds so you can check essays, reports, and articles fast.

How to use this free tool

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Upload your .docx Word document to the free counter.

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The tool reads the file and counts every word inside it.

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See your total word count on screen for free.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our free service.

Is counting words in Word documents free?

Yes. You can count words in as many .docx files as you want completely free with no Microsoft Word required.

Does it count words in headers and footers too?

Yes. The tool counts every word in the document including headers, footers, and text boxes for a complete count.

Is my Word document safe when counting?

Yes. Your document is processed in your browser's memory and never uploaded to any server.