WPS Add-Ins on Windows: Introduction

WPS Add-Ins is the entry point for opening and managing extension capabilities in WPS Office on Windows; it includes 1 core task, with 1 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	1	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	1	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

Add-Ins is the extension entry point in WPS Office for Windows Sheets, helping you access and manage supported add-on capabilities in WPS. If you are looking for how to use add-ins in WPS on Windows, this feature provides a direct in-app path.

Core capabilities include:

Open the WPS Add-Ins entry: enter the add-in panel from the Developer Tools area.
Manage extension capabilities: add official and third-party WPS add-ins to extend spreadsheet workflows.
Distinguish extension types: identify WPS Add-Ins and COM Add-Ins as different extension approaches.

It is useful when you need to extend spreadsheet functionality, connect extra tools, or keep extension access in one place.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
OS	Windows device
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office
Network	No mandatory network connection is required to open locally available add-ins; a network connection is recommended when adding or getting online extensions
Other	It is recommended to enable the Developer Tools area and use a local account with permission to install or use extensions

Download & Installation

Before using Add-Ins, install WPS Office on your Windows device.

Item	Notes
Official Download	WPS Office Free Download
Post-install Check	Launch WPS Sheets and check whether the WPS Add-Ins entry is visible in the Developer Tools area

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Provides a WPS Add-Ins entry in WPS Sheets for managing and using official and third-party WPS add-ins.	Office Add-ins extend Office apps with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and can add custom ribbon commands, task panes, and event-based interactions across Office apps.	Google Workspace Add-ons keep third-party apps available inside Google Workspace through a side panel and app-specific entry points in Gmail, Calendar, and Drive.	Notion connections extend a workspace with integrations that sync data, automate workflows, and connect external tools.	Adobe integrations focus on PDF and e-signature workflows that connect Acrobat capabilities with business systems such as Microsoft 365 and Google Drive.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: WPS provides a direct add-in entry inside WPS Sheets for extension access in the same spreadsheet workspace.	Compared with WPS: Microsoft emphasizes a broader web add-in platform across multiple Office apps and development scenarios.	Compared with WPS: Google focuses on Workspace side-panel integrations across cloud apps rather than a desktop spreadsheet add-in entry.	Compared with WPS: Notion focuses on workspace connections and automation instead of a spreadsheet add-in entry inside a desktop office app.	Compared with WPS: Adobe centers on PDF and signing integrations rather than spreadsheet add-in management.
Official Source	—	Office Add-ins platform overview	Google Workspace Add-ons	Notion Connections & Integrations	Adobe business integration solutions

Overall Conclusion: If your main goal is to open and use extensions directly inside WPS Sheets on Windows, WPS Add-Ins offers a straightforward in-app entry. If you need a broader cross-app development platform, cloud side-panel integrations, or PDF workflow integrations, Microsoft, Google, Notion, and Adobe each fit different work environments.

Use Cases

#	Scenario	Target Users	Core Pain Point	Solution
1	Open the extension entry	Everyday office users	The add-in entry is hard to find	Open the extension panel from WPS Add-Ins in Developer Tools
2	Use official extensions	Users who need more spreadsheet capabilities	Built-in features do not cover a specific task	Add and use official WPS add-ins
3	Access third-party extensions	Users with industry-specific plugin needs	External tools need to be connected to the spreadsheet workflow	Manage and use third-party WPS add-ins through Add-Ins
4	Distinguish extension types	Advanced users or admins	WPS Add-Ins and COM Add-Ins are easy to confuse	Use the entry names and purposes to tell the two extension types apart
5	Keep extension access in one place	Team users	Extension access points feel scattered	Use the fixed in-app entry in Sheets to reach add-ins more quickly

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Feature	Free User	WPS Member
Open the Add-Ins entry	✅	✅
Basic office component usage	✅	✅
Advanced value-added capabilities	Depends on the specific feature or service	More advanced capabilities and value-added services are available
Cloud storage and some extension-related benefits	Basic quota	Higher quota or more benefits

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Use Case	Recommended Plan	Reason
You only need to open and view the add-in entry	Free	The basic entry is enough for everyday use and simple extension management
You also need more advanced office capabilities or value-added services	WPS Member	Suitable if you use more advanced tools, cloud storage, or additional benefits at the same time

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