Create New Pivot Table in WPS on Android: Introduction

Last updated:July 23, 2026

Create New Pivot Table in WPS on Android helps you start a new pivot-based summary from spreadsheet data; it includes 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

MetricValueNotes
Core tasks4Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership4Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items0Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index

About This Feature

Overview

Create New Pivot Table is a spreadsheet analysis feature in WPS Office for Android. It lets you generate a new pivot table from an existing data range so you can review grouped and summarized results more efficiently on a mobile device.

Core capabilities include:

  • Start a new pivot table from spreadsheet data.
  • Select the source range used for the pivot table.
  • Create a new pivot table layout and continue adding fields.
  • Begin a basic summary analysis workflow on Android.

This feature is useful for sales summaries, category-based statistics, project tracking, and other mobile spreadsheet review scenarios.

System Requirements

ItemRequirement
Operating systemAn Android device that can run WPS Office normally
App versionIt is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office
NetworkA stable connection is recommended when opening or saving online files
OtherPrepare a spreadsheet with headers and detailed records so the pivot table can identify fields more clearly

Download & Installation

ItemDetails
Official downloadWPS Office Free Download
Check after installationOpen WPS Office, then open a spreadsheet and confirm that data analysis options are available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

DimensionWPSMicrosoftGoogleNotionAdobe
Capability SummaryOn Android, WPS can start a new pivot table directly from spreadsheet data and begin a new summary view on the device.Microsoft Q&A states that Excel on Android cannot create a new pivot table and can only interact with an existing one.Google Sheets Help explains pivot tables, but the Android help page directs users to use pivot tables on a computer.Notion can create table-style databases with properties, but this is not a spreadsheet pivot table workflow.Adobe Acrobat provides PDF-to-Excel conversion workflows, but not native pivot table creation inside a spreadsheet editor.
WPS AdvantagesAdvantage: WPS supports starting a new pivot table workflow on Android, which fits mobile spreadsheet analysis more directly.Compared with WPS: Android support focuses on existing pivot table interaction rather than creating a new one.Compared with WPS: pivot table use is documented around the computer workflow instead of an Android creation flow.Compared with WPS: the product focuses on database organization rather than spreadsheet pivot analysis.Compared with WPS: the product focuses on file conversion rather than pivot table analysis inside a spreadsheet.
Official SourceCreate a pivot table on AndroidCreate and use pivot tablesCreate a databaseConvert a PDF to Excel

Overall Conclusion
If you want to begin a new pivot table workflow directly on an Android device, WPS is a closer fit for mobile spreadsheet analysis. The other products either emphasize desktop use, existing-table interaction, database-style organization, or adjacent file conversion workflows.

Use Cases

No.ScenarioSuitable forMain challengeHow this feature helps
1Sales data summariesSales teams, operations staffLarge detail tables take time to summarize manuallyCreate a pivot table and summarize by region, person, or month
2Inventory category reviewWarehouse and purchasing teamsIt is hard to compare quantities across categories quicklyUse a pivot table to group data by category or location
3Project status trackingProject managers and team membersTask details are scattered across many rowsBuild a pivot table to summarize by owner or status
4Mobile review on the goField staff and managersRaw rows are difficult to review on a phoneCreate a pivot table for a clearer summary view on Android

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

CapabilityFree usersWPS Premium
Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation basicsAvailableAvailable
Basic PDF featuresAvailableAvailable
Advanced PDF and more advanced toolsSome features are limitedBroader access is available
Cloud storage1 GB20 GB or more depending on the plan shown on the pricing page

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage scenarioRecommended planWhy
Everyday viewing and basic spreadsheet workFree planIt already covers core office components for light mobile work
Frequent use of advanced tools or more cross-device file storageWPS PremiumIt is more suitable when you need more cloud storage and broader feature access

How to Subscribe

Source: WPS Office pricing page