WPS Version History is a cloud-based version management feature for documents on Android; it includes 6 core tasks, with 6 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 6 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 6 | 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
Version History is a version management feature for cloud documents in WPS Office on Android. It lets you review saved versions of a document and then rename, preview, restore, save as a new file, or delete a selected version when needed.
Core capabilities include:
- View the version list: check which saved versions are available for the current document.
- Rename a version: add a clearer label to an important milestone.
- Preview a version: review content before taking further action.
- Restore a version: switch the file back to a selected earlier version.
- Save a version as a new file: keep an older version while continuing work in a separate file.
- Delete a version: remove version records that are no longer needed.
This feature is useful for collaborative editing, milestone archiving, rollback after accidental changes, and version cleanup. To use it, the file must be saved to WPS Cloud. Files stored only locally cannot use Version History.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An Android device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | Keep a network connection available when loading cloud version records or restoring a version |
| Other | The file must be saved to WPS Cloud and open normally as a cloud document |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, open a document saved to WPS Cloud, and go to “≡ > Backup & Restore > Version History” to confirm the entry is available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On Android, WPS provides a Version History entry inside a cloud document and supports viewing, renaming, previewing, restoring, saving as a new file, and deleting versions. The file must be saved to WPS Cloud first. | Word versioning requires documents to be stored in OneDrive or SharePoint, and the official page focuses on AutoSave, sharing, and co-authoring around online storage. | Google Docs lets users reference previous versions of a document and restore them, with an emphasis on online collaboration and automatic saving. | Notion provides page updates and page history, and users can restore older page versions. History retention depends on the plan. | Adobe Acrobat release notes mainly describe app update tracks and release versions, rather than a document-level version history workflow for individual files. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: Android users can open Version History directly inside the document. Distinct: the same menu path covers rename, preview, restore, save as a new file, and delete actions for mobile version handling. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft relies more on OneDrive or SharePoint for versioning, and the official page highlights online collaboration and AutoSave rather than a single Android in-document workflow. | Compared with WPS: Google clearly supports version restore, but its official product messaging is centered more on browser-based collaboration and cloud editing. | Compared with WPS: Notion page history is oriented more toward workspace pages and knowledge management, and some history retention depends on paid plans. | Compared with WPS: Adobe’s official information here is about application release history, not a direct document version review and restore path. |
| Official Source | — | Use versioning with Word | Google Docs product page | Tips to keep your team’s Notion pages up to date | Acrobat Enterprise Release Notes |
Overall Conclusion
If you mainly manage WPS cloud documents on Android, Version History provides a direct mobile workflow for reviewing and handling saved versions. Microsoft and Google also support version-related collaboration in their cloud ecosystems, while Notion is more page-history oriented and Adobe’s official page here is focused on product release updates.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How Version History helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Review collaboration changes | Team collaborators | It is hard to tell what changed earlier | Open Version History to review saved versions |
| 2 | Keep milestone records | Project owners | Important stages are difficult to identify later | Rename key versions for faster lookup |
| 3 | Roll back accidental edits | Editors | Current content was changed by mistake | Preview and restore the needed version |
| 4 | Save a branch copy | Content organizers | Older content must be kept while new edits continue | Use Save As & Open to create a separate file |
| 5 | Clean up cloud records | Frequent collaborators | Too many saved versions make management harder | Delete versions that are no longer needed |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Version History entry | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Rename, preview, restore, save as a new file, and delete versions | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB cloud space | The pricing page shows higher-capacity plans, such as 20 GB in Pro+ |
| Templates and advanced PDF or AI features | Some capabilities are limited | More advanced features and higher quotas are available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to review and manage Version History on Android | Free | The Version History workflow itself has no membership restriction in this feature guide |
| You also need more cloud storage or broader office features | WPS Premium | A membership plan is more suitable when you need more storage or additional PDF, template, or AI capabilities |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page