WPS COM Add-ins on Windows: Introduction

WPS COM Add-ins help you manage COM-based extension plugins in WPS Writer on Windows; this guide covers 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	2	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	2	Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items	0	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index
Platform	Windows	Available in WPS for Windows

About This Feature

Overview

WPS COM Add-ins let you load and manage COM-based extension plugins in WPS Writer on Windows. This is useful when you need to check whether an add-in is available, turn a plugin on or off, or troubleshoot add-in-related behavior in a desktop document workflow.

Core tasks include:

Open the COM Add-ins management window and review available add-ins.
Enable or disable a selected COM add-in as needed.

This feature is suitable for plugin troubleshooting, controlling third-party extensions, and reducing the impact of unnecessary add-ins during daily document work.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows computer
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office
Network	No mandatory network connection is required for managing locally installed add-ins
Other	Use WPS Writer and make sure the relevant COM add-ins are already installed in Windows

Download & Installation

Before using COM Add-ins, install WPS Office for Windows and make sure the corresponding COM add-in program is already available on your system.

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Post-install check	Open WPS Writer and confirm that the COM Add-ins entry is available under the Tools tab

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	In WPS Writer on Windows, you can open the COM Add-ins window from the Tools tab to view and manage installed COM add-ins.	Word for Windows lets users load or unload templates and add-ins from File > Options > Add-Ins, and control whether they are available at startup.	Google Docs supports add-ons through Extensions > Add-ons, including install, enable, disable, and uninstall actions for web-based document extensions.	Notion uses Connections to add, manage, and disconnect workspace integrations for pages and databases.	Adobe Acrobat provides extension areas for Microsoft integrations and related extension management workflows across Acrobat services.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: The entry point is directly inside the WPS Writer interface, which is convenient for checking and switching locally installed COM add-ins in a Windows desktop workflow.	Compared with WPS: Word also supports add-in management, but the path is inside the Options panel and follows a broader Office settings flow.	Compared with WPS: Google Docs focuses on online add-ons rather than local Windows COM add-in management in a desktop word processor.	Compared with WPS: Notion focuses on workspace connections and page-level integrations, not COM add-in management inside a desktop document editor.	Compared with WPS: Adobe covers broader extension scenarios, but its extension model is centered more on PDF and service integrations than Writer-style COM add-in management.
Official Source	—	Load or unload a template or add-in program	Use add-ons, Apps Script, AppSheet & Data Studio	Add & manage connections	Use Acrobat extensions

Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to review and switch COM add-ins inside WPS Writer on a Windows desktop, WPS provides a direct in-app entry. Other products support their own extension systems, but they are generally oriented toward Office settings, web add-ons, workspace connections, or PDF integration workflows.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main issue	How this feature helps
1	Check whether a plugin is loaded	Everyday office users	You are not sure whether an extension is active in WPS Writer	Open the COM Add-ins window to review available items
2	Temporarily disable a problematic plugin	Users seeing lag or abnormal behavior	A third-party add-in may be affecting the editing experience	Clear the checkbox for the related add-in and confirm the setting
3	Enable an installed plugin	Users who need a third-party extension	The plugin is installed but not active in WPS Writer	Select the target add-in in the COM Add-ins window
4	Troubleshoot an empty list	First-time users of this feature	The dialog opens but no add-ins appear	Confirm that the corresponding COM add-in is installed in Windows
5	Reduce startup overhead	Users who want a lighter extension setup	Too many add-ins may affect startup or ongoing use	Keep only the necessary add-ins enabled

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Item	Free users	WPS Premium
COM Add-ins management	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic PDF features	✅ Some basic features available	✅ Broader feature access
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB
Templates	Limited downloads	Access to more advanced templates

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage scenario	Recommended plan	Why
You only need to manage COM add-ins	Free	The feature itself is available without membership, so standard add-in management can be completed directly
You also need more PDF, cloud, or template benefits	WPS Premium	Suitable if you want broader office benefits beyond COM add-in management

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