WPS Data Statistics on Windows: Introduction

WPS Data Statistics is a data statistics setup feature in Smart Form; it includes 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	4	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	4	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

Data Statistics is a configuration feature in the Form module of WPS Smart Form on Windows. It is used to set up and manage how form data statistics are handled, so creators can confirm settings before publishing and review results more efficiently after responses start coming in.

Core tasks include:

Open the Data Statistics entry from the form editor.
Adjust data statistics settings in the panel.
Preview the statistics effect before saving.
Save the settings and publish a new version when needed.

This feature is useful for surveys, registrations, feedback collection, and internal information forms. It helps reduce repeated setup work and makes it easier to confirm the expected result before a form is used.

Source: Free Survey Maker — Create, Share & Analyze Surveys Fast

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows device that can run WPS Office
App version	The latest version of WPS Office is recommended
Network	An internet connection is recommended when opening Smart Form, previewing, or publishing
Other	Sign in to a WPS account and make sure you have edit permission for the form

Source: System requirements for WPS Office

Download & Installation

Before using Data Statistics, install WPS Office for Windows and open the Smart Form workspace.

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Open WPS Office, enter the Smart Form editor, and confirm that the Form module and Data Statistics entry are available

Source: WPS Office download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Data Statistics is used inside Smart Form to configure how statistics are handled, preview the effect, and apply the setup for later response management after saving or publishing.	Microsoft Forms provides real-time analytics, response summaries, individual result views, and export to Excel.	Google Forms provides response summaries, individual response views, and export to Google Sheets or CSV.	Notion Forms stores responses in a connected database and supports filtering, sorting, and chart views for analysis.	Adobe Acrobat web forms focus on publishing and managing web forms for signing and workflow-oriented collection.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: The statistics setup stays inside the form editing flow, so creators can configure, preview, save, and publish in one continuous workflow.	Compared with WPS: Microsoft emphasizes response review and Excel-based analysis after collection.	Compared with WPS: Google emphasizes response summaries and spreadsheet-linked analysis.	Compared with WPS: Notion emphasizes database-based organization and later analysis views.	Compared with WPS: Adobe emphasizes web form publishing, signing, and process management.
Official Source	—	Check and share your form results	View & manage form responses	Forms	Manage web forms in Acrobat on the web

Overall Conclusion
WPS Data Statistics is closer to the setup stage of form creation, which is useful when you want to configure and confirm statistics before collecting responses. If your main priority is spreadsheet export, database analysis, or signing workflows, the other products provide different strengths in those areas.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main issue	How this feature helps
1	Event registration statistics	Event organizers	It is hard to confirm whether the statistics view is suitable before publishing	Open the Data Statistics panel, configure settings, and preview the result
2	Survey result review	Researchers	Response results need a clearer setup for later review	Configure the statistics method in advance for later response tracking
3	Internal record forms	Admin and operations teams	Forms with many fields can lead to missed statistics rules	Adjust statistics settings in one place during editing
4	Teaching feedback collection	Teachers and trainers	Changes may cause inconsistent result displays	Preview before saving and confirm before publishing
5	Recurring information collection	Team leads	It can be unclear how new rules affect later responses	Publish a new version so later responses follow the updated setup

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free users	WPS Premium
Basic Data Statistics setup	✅ Available	✅ Available
Core WPS Office usage	✅ Available	✅ Available
More PDF, AI, and extended tools	Some features are limited	Broader access is available
Cloud storage and multi-user sharing benefits	Basic quota	Higher quota or more plan options

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended plan	Why
Everyday form setup and basic statistics	Free	This feature can be used without membership
Broader PDF, AI, or sharing needs	WPS Premium	Suitable when you need more office features beyond this form workflow

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