WPS Data Statistics on macOS: Introduction

WPS Data Statistics is a data statistics setup feature in Smart Forms file collection on macOS; it includes 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	3	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	3	Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items	0	All listed tasks are currently available directly

About This Feature

Overview

Data Statistics helps you configure and manage statistics-related settings in the file collection flow of Smart Forms on Mac. It is available inside the form editor under the File Collection module, making it suitable for setting up statistics, previewing the result, and adjusting the configuration later in the same workflow.

Core tasks include:

Open the Data Statistics entry: go to the form editor, enter File Collection, and open Data Statistics.
Set and confirm statistics parameters: configure the relevant options in the pop-up panel and preview the result.
Modify saved Data Statistics settings: return to the editor after saving and adjust the configuration for later submissions.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A macOS device that can run WPS Office for Mac normally
App version	The latest version of WPS Office for Mac is recommended
Network	An internet connection is recommended when opening online forms, previewing content, or publishing updates
Other	Sign in with an available account and make sure you have permission to edit Smart Forms

Download & Installation

Before using Data Statistics, install WPS Office on your Mac and open the Smart Forms editor.

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Launch WPS Office → open the Smart Forms editor → open the File Collection module and confirm that the Data Statistics entry is available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Provides a Data Statistics entry in the Smart Forms file collection workflow, so you can configure parameters, preview the result, and adjust settings after saving.	Microsoft Forms provides response summaries, individual result views, and Excel export for deeper analysis.	Google Forms provides a Responses summary, individual response views, and export to Google Sheets or CSV.	Notion Forms connects forms to databases, stores responses in a table view, and supports filtering, sorting, and chart-based analysis.	Adobe Acrobat web forms focus on creating, publishing, and managing online forms while tracking form status and signature workflows.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: The statistics entry is built directly into the file collection setup flow, which is convenient when you want to configure collection and statistics in one editing session. Distinct: It supports a continuous setup-preview-confirm workflow.	Compared with WPS: it focuses more on reviewing submitted responses and analyzing them in Excel after collection.	Compared with WPS: it focuses more on response summaries, spreadsheet linkage, and response management.	Compared with WPS: it focuses more on database-connected organization and downstream analysis.	Compared with WPS: it focuses more on web form publishing, e-signature steps, and process tracking.
Official Source	—	Check and share form results	View and manage form responses	Forms in Notion	Manage web forms in Acrobat

Overall Conclusion
Data Statistics in WPS is a practical fit when you want to configure statistics during file collection form creation on macOS. The other products place more emphasis on response summaries, database analysis, or web signing workflows, so their focus is different.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main challenge	How Data Statistics helps
1	Collecting homework or reference files	Teachers and training organizers	Statistics settings need to be prepared while collecting uploaded files	Open Data Statistics in File Collection and complete the setup before publishing
2	Internal team material collection	Admin staff and project coordinators	The team wants to preview the statistics result before finalizing the form	Configure parameters in the pop-up panel, preview the result, and then save
3	Event registration with attachments	Operations and event staff	Statistics settings may need adjustment after the form is created	Return to the editor and update Data Statistics for later submissions

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free	WPS Premium
Basic Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation apps	✅ Available	✅ Available
Current Data Statistics entry	✅ Available	✅ Available
Some advanced PDF and extended tools	Limited by feature	✅ More advanced tools are available
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB or more depending on the plan shown on the pricing page

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended plan	Why
You only need basic Data Statistics setup in Smart Forms	Free	The current feature entry does not require membership
You also need more advanced office, PDF, or cloud storage capabilities	WPS Premium	Better suited to broader document and storage needs

Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium