Count Words in Word Files

Count the total number of words in any Word document online for free without installing Microsoft Office.

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Count Words in Word Files Free Online

Need to check the word count of a Word document but do not have Office installed? This free browser tool reads your .docx file and gives you the exact word count in seconds with no software required.

How to use this free tool

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Upload your Word file to the free word counting tool.

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The tool reads the document and counts every single word.

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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 files free?

Yes. You can count words in as many Word documents as you want completely free with no Microsoft Office needed.

Does it work with both .doc and .docx files?

The tool works with .docx files. For older .doc files you can paste the text directly into the counter for an instant count.

Is my Word document safe when counting words?

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