WPS Add-ins on Windows: Introduction

WPS Add-ins are used to extend WPS Spreadsheet functionality on Windows; this guide covers 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 available directly

About This Feature

Overview

Add-ins in WPS Spreadsheet on Windows let you extend spreadsheet functionality by adding, reviewing, enabling, disabling, and managing installed add-ins. From the Developer Tools tab, you can open a centralized add-in management window and add new add-ins from local files.

Core capabilities include:

Open the add-in management window and review installed add-ins.
Enable or disable a selected add-in based on current needs.
Browse local files and add a new add-in to extend spreadsheet workflows.

This feature is useful for spreadsheet extension, local plugin maintenance, and task-based add-in switching.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office
Network	No mandatory internet connection is required for opening or managing local add-ins; internet access is needed to download and install WPS Office
Other	You need access to WPS Spreadsheet and the Developer Tools tab in the ribbon

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Launch WPS Spreadsheet and confirm that you can open Add-ins from the Developer Tools tab

Source: WPS Download Center

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	In WPS Spreadsheet, you can use Developer Tools → Add-ins to review installed add-ins, add a local add-in, and enable or disable it from one window.	Microsoft Word add-ins use the Office Add-ins platform to extend the UI, launch task panes, and interact with document content through web technologies and JavaScript APIs.	Google Workspace Add-ons integrate third-party apps inside Workspace, including side-panel access and app-specific entry points.	Notion connections can be added at the workspace level and then connected to specific pages or databases with page-level permissions.	Adobe Acrobat provides extension workflows for services such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook, and Microsoft 365.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: The add-in entry is directly available in the WPS Spreadsheet ribbon, making local add-in review, addition, and on/off management more centralized for daily use.	Compared with WPS: Microsoft focuses more on a cross-platform add-in framework and developer-oriented extension architecture.	Compared with WPS: Google focuses more on cloud-side integrations, side-panel workflows, and Workspace app context.	Compared with WPS: Notion focuses more on workspace connections, page authorization, and external service access.	Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses more on PDF and Microsoft-service extension scenarios.
Official Source	—	Word add-ins overview	Google Workspace Add-ons	Add & manage connections	Use Acrobat extensions

Overall Conclusion

If your main goal is to manage local add-ins directly inside WPS Spreadsheet on Windows, WPS provides a more direct ribbon entry for everyday enable, disable, and add workflows. The other products also support extensions or integrations, but they are more closely tied to their own cloud, developer, workspace, or PDF ecosystems.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable For	Main Need	How WPS Helps
1	Review current add-in status	Everyday users	Need to know which add-ins are installed or active	Open the add-in management window and review the list
2	Temporarily disable an add-in	Users troubleshooting conflicts	An add-in is not needed for the current task	Clear the checkbox for that add-in
3	Add a new local add-in	Users extending spreadsheet workflows	Existing features do not cover the current task	Browse for a local add-in file and add it
4	Maintain a working set of add-ins	Users with multiple recurring tools	Need to switch add-ins by task	Turn add-ins on or off from one list
5	Find the Developer Tools entry	First-time users	Cannot find the add-in entry	Show the Developer Tools tab first, then open Add-ins

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free Users	WPS Premium
Add-in management entry	✅ Available	✅ Available
Add and enable local add-ins	✅ Available	✅ Available
Other advanced WPS Office benefits	Available within the free plan scope	Available according to the current plan details on the pricing page

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage Scenario	Recommended Plan	Why
You only need to manage and use add-ins	Free plan	The add-in tasks in this guide do not require membership
You also need broader suite benefits	WPS Premium	A paid plan may fit better if you also need additional document, PDF, template, or other premium services

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