COUNTIF in WPS on Windows: Introduction

WPS COUNTIF on Windows helps you count cells that meet one condition in a range; this guide covers 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
Version limits	None	Available across WPS AirSheet versions

About This Feature

Overview

COUNTIF is a statistical function in WPS Office for Windows AirSheet. It is used to count how many cells in a range meet a single condition, which is useful for spreadsheet data calculation and analysis.

Core capabilities include:

Quickly entering the COUNTIF function for conditional counting.
Filling in arguments with syntax prompts.
Supporting cross-worksheet references and nested calculations.
Updating results automatically when source data changes.

It fits common spreadsheet tasks such as order counting, text matching, condition-based summaries, and basic reporting.

Source: Use COUNTIF function for conditional statistics

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
OS	A Windows device that can run WPS Office
App version	The latest version of WPS Office is recommended
Network	Local formula calculation does not require a constant internet connection; download, installation, and account services do require network access
Other	WPS Office must be installed, and you need to be able to open spreadsheet files

Source: System Requirements for WPS Office

Download & Installation

Before you use COUNTIF, install WPS Office on your Windows device.

Item	Notes
Official Download	WPS Office Free Download
Post-install Check	Open WPS Office, open a spreadsheet, and type `=COUNTIF(` in a cell to confirm that the function prompt appears

Source: WPS Office Download Center

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Supports `COUNTIF(range, criteria)` in spreadsheets for conditional counting, with cross-worksheet references, nested calculations, and automatic recalculation when data changes.	Excel provides `COUNTIF(range, criteria)` to count cells that meet one criterion, with wildcard support and troubleshooting guidance.	Google Sheets provides `COUNTIF(range, criterion)` for single-condition counting, wildcard matching, and case-insensitive matching.	Notion provides formula properties and functions for conditions and length-based calculations, but it does not provide a direct spreadsheet-style `COUNTIF` function over cell ranges.	Adobe Acrobat focuses on searching text in PDFs and can search within one or more PDF files, but it does not provide a spreadsheet-style `COUNTIF` function for conditional counting.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: You can enter the COUNTIF formula directly in a spreadsheet for everyday conditional counts. Distinct: Syntax prompts make it easier to complete common counting tasks in a familiar spreadsheet workflow.	Compared with WPS: Excel offers a similarly mature COUNTIF syntax and examples, so the function scope is close.	Compared with WPS: Google Sheets also supports single-condition counting, but its main workflow is centered on online spreadsheets.	Compared with WPS: Notion is more focused on database properties and page formulas than on traditional cell-based spreadsheet formulas.	Compared with WPS: Acrobat is suited to PDF text search and indexing rather than spreadsheet counting and analysis.
Official Source	—	COUNTIF function	COUNTIF	Formula syntax & functions	Searching PDFs

Overall Conclusion

For spreadsheet-based conditional counting, WPS, Microsoft Excel, and Google Sheets all provide a direct COUNTIF workflow. Notion is better suited to database-style formulas, while Adobe Acrobat is designed for PDF search rather than spreadsheet calculations. For users who want to count matching cells in a Windows spreadsheet, WPS offers a direct and familiar path.

Use Cases

#	Scenario	Target Users	Core Pain Point	Solution
1	Order quantity counting	Sales teams, operations teams	Need to count how many times a product or status appears	Use COUNTIF with text criteria
2	Score range counting	Teachers, students	Need to count how many records meet a score condition	Use COUNTIF with numeric criteria
3	Text label analysis	Administrative staff, support teams	Need to count how many times a keyword appears	Use COUNTIF to match text content
4	Cross-sheet summaries	Finance teams, analysts	Data is spread across multiple worksheets	Use cross-worksheet references in COUNTIF
5	Dynamic report updates	Everyday office users	Results need to refresh after data changes	Rely on automatic recalculation

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Feature	Free User	WPS Member
COUNTIF function use	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic spreadsheet editing	✅ Available	✅ Available
Some advanced value-added features	Refer to the product page for current availability	Includes more advanced capabilities
Cloud storage and some extended benefits	Basic quota	Higher quota or more benefits

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Use Case	Recommended Plan	Reason
Everyday conditional counting and basic spreadsheet work	Free	COUNTIF itself does not require membership
More cloud storage or broader office benefits	WPS Premium	Better suited for users who also need additional premium features

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