WPS Office is developed by Kingsoft, a mature product from a publicly listed company. Versions downloaded from official channels are safe in themselves; the real risk comes from third-party cracked packages.
Look for the official domain wpsofficepro.com or the app stores to avoid fakes and bundled installers
Whose product is WPS, really
WPS is developed by Kingsoft of China, a long-established cross-platform office suite, not some fly-by-night software.
Kingsoft is a publicly listed company, and the product has been running for years across many regions worldwide.
Does the official version secretly upload files
WPS from official channels does not steal your documents; local files stay on your machine by default, and cloud sync only happens after you log in and turn it on yourself.
Local edits are not uploaded by default
Cloud sync requires the user to opt in
Certified to international information security standards such as ISO
How to think about ads and pop-ups
The free version has carried promotional entry points in the past, while the overseas and Hong Kong editions are ad-free; if it bothers you, choose a membership or the Hong Kong edition for a clean interface.
Overseas and Hong Kong editions are ad-free
Membership removes promotional entry points
Some notifications can be turned off in settings
Where the real risk comes from
Almost all the risk comes from third-party cracked versions and fake sites; such packages have been exposed for hiding mining trojans disguised as system programs.
WPS is free anyway, so there is no reason at all to use a cracked version.
Four steps to use WPS safely
Follow these four steps to minimize the risk of fakes, bundles, and privacy issues.
Look for official channels
Download only from wpsofficepro.com or your mobile app store, not from suspicious links in search results.
Verify the install source
Before installing, confirm the publisher is Kingsoft and watch out for repackaged bundled installers.
Manage cloud sync
For sensitive files you can stay logged out and edit locally only, then turn on cloud backup and sync when you need it.
Keep it updated
Update to the latest version promptly to get security fixes and stability improvements.
Data encryption and compliance
Cloud transmission and storage are encrypted, and the service is certified to information security management standards such as ISO 27001, so businesses can use it with confidence.
Refer to the official security statement for the exact scope of compliance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions about WPS Office; open a topic page for more depth.
Is WPS free for business use? Can a company just use the free version?
WPS emphasizes that the personal edition is permanently free for individuals, while business and team use have separate paid plans, such as the official Taiwan WPS+ (around NT$1,700 per person per year, including large secure storage and multi-user collaboration; figures should be re-checked). For proper commercial use, a company should go with a business plan to stay properly licensed, rather than using the free personal edition as a business license. For exact commercial licensing terms, refer to the official source; this material does not provide complete enterprise licensing details.
Can WPS Office be downloaded and installed normally in Taiwan? Is it blocked?
Yes, it can be downloaded and installed normally and is not blocked. In Taiwan you can use this site, wpsofficepro.com (in partnership with Besta), or search for WPS Office on the App Store or Google Play on mobile. The Windows installer is very small (the official listing shows a download file of about 5.1MB, about 200MB of disk space, and a 1GHz processor is enough), and it supports Windows 11, 10, 8, and 7. Just remember to download only from the official domain or official stores.
Is it normal for antivirus software to flag WPS when installing it in Taiwan? Should I ignore it?
If you downloaded the latest version from this site (wpsofficepro.com) or an official store, it is genuine free software, and the occasional antivirus false positive can be handled by adding the official installer to your whitelist. But be careful: security firms have revealed that hackers slipped mining trojans into cracked versions of WPS, disguised as system programs running quietly in the background. If your installer came from a third-party site or a cracked version and gets flagged, delete it immediately and re-download from the official site rather than ignoring the alert.
Will WPS secretly install other junk software or a browser during setup?
Genuine WPS downloaded from official channels does not carry malicious programs; what really sneaks in background programs is the cracked version. Security firms revealed that cracked versions were bundled with mining trojans disguised as system programs installing in the background. To avoid bundles, download the latest version from the official domain or official stores, and read each checkbox carefully step by step during installation. Overseas users are advised to choose the international or Hong Kong edition, which has a cleaner interface and does not push the Docer store.
Is the WPS mobile app safe? Is the one on the App Store official?
The WPS Office downloaded from the App Store is the genuine version published officially and is safe. On the Taiwan App Store it is listed as WPS Office - Smart AI Office Assistant. Always get the mobile version only from official stores: the App Store for iOS and Google Play for Android. Do not sideload APKs of unknown origin, to avoid getting a modified version with a hidden trojan.
Is the WPS Office app on iPhone the genuine official one?
Yes, the WPS Office you search for and install from the App Store on iPhone is the genuine version published officially by Kingsoft. On the Taiwan App Store it is shown as WPS Office - Smart AI Office Assistant. As long as you get it through the App Store you can use it with confidence; never install it via a configuration profile sideload or a third-party source, to avoid getting a tampered version.
Is the WPS on Google Play for Android the same as the one downloaded from the official site?
Both are the genuine Kingsoft version and come from the same safe source. For Android we recommend searching for WPS Office on Google Play and installing it: the package id cn.wps.moffice_eng is the full international version, while cn.wps.moffice_i18n is the slimmed-down Lite version. The official site also offers a QR code that takes you to the store to download. The way to identify the genuine app is to check this Google Play package id; do not sideload an unofficial APK.
Does the WPS mobile app ask for a bunch of strange permissions (contacts, photos)?
It is normal for the WPS mobile app to access Files and Photos, because it needs to read and store your files and insert images. If it asks for permissions unrelated to office work, such as contacts, you can deny them individually in system settings, which usually does not affect core functions like opening and editing files. Download only the official version from the App Store or Google Play, since the genuine app uses a standard permission model; sideloaded unofficial versions are the ones more likely to abuse permissions. This material does not list the full WPS permission set, and the necessity of individual permissions should be confirmed by testing.
The WPS app wants to access my photos and files. Is that normal and safe?
It is normal. WPS is office software that needs to read and write Files to open and store your documents, and needs Photos to insert pictures into documents or scan them into PDF, which are required for core features. As long as the app is the official version downloaded from the App Store or Google Play, it is safe; you can grant only the necessary permissions in system settings. If you have concerns, edit using local storage and keep cloud sync turned off. This material does not provide a permission-by-permission explanation, and the details should be confirmed by testing.
Does WPS work on Mac? Is the Mac version safe?
Yes, it works, and there is an official macOS version that supports Apple Silicon (M1 to M4) and Intel processors. Getting it from this site download page, wpsofficepro.com, is safe, and you can also install it from the Mac App Store. As with other platforms, as long as you stick to the official domain or the App Store there is no trojan concern; never download a cracked version from a third-party site.
Do you need to register and log in to use WPS? Can you use it without logging in?
Basic document, spreadsheet, and presentation editing in WPS works without logging in. What logging in unlocks is cloud sync (instant sync across devices), online templates, PDF conversion, OCR, multi-user collaboration, version history, and the like. The overseas international version pushes login less aggressively, so overseas users usually find it convenient without logging in. If you only do basic office work on a single machine, you can skip logging in; log in later when you need to sync files across your phone and computer.
Do you have to register WPS with a phone number? Can an overseas number register?
A phone number is not required. A WPS account supports several login methods: phone number plus verification code, email plus password, or one-tap third-party login with Google, Facebook, Apple ID, and others. Overseas users are advised to register directly with email or a Google or Apple ID to avoid the hassle of possibly not receiving an SMS code. This material has no official statement on whether overseas numbers can receive codes; if you cannot receive one, switch to email or third-party login.
Can a Taiwan +886 phone number register a WPS account?
A WPS account is not limited to phone numbers, and the most reliable approach for Taiwan users is to log in directly with email or a Google or Apple ID third-party login, skipping the SMS code issue entirely. This material does not provide an official statement on whether a +886 number can receive codes; if you insist on using a phone number and cannot get the code, simply register with email or use one-tap third-party login, which is the most reliable method available.
What should I do if a Hong Kong +852 number does not receive the WPS registration code?
The most direct fix is to skip registering with a phone number: use email plus password, or one-tap login with Google, Facebook, or Apple ID, none of which depend on an SMS code. A WPS account supports these login methods anyway. This material has no official troubleshooting entry for +852 numbers not receiving texts; if you are already stuck in the phone-number flow, switch to email or third-party login to get around it. If it still fails, contact customer support with your region, a screenshot, and the version number.
Can WPS be registered with email, or only with a phone number?
You can register with email and are not limited to a phone number. For example: open WPS, tap the avatar or Sign In in the top right, choose email login, and enter your email and password (or receive a verification email) to finish. You can also go to the account management center to bind an email and set a login password. For overseas Chinese users, registering with email is usually easier than with a phone number.
Can WPS be logged in with a Google account or Apple ID?
Yes. WPS supports one-tap third-party login, and the overseas international version mainly promotes Google, Facebook, Apple ID, and email; after you select one it redirects to the third-party authorization, then returns to WPS to finish. One thing to note: when you log in with a third party like Google or Apple, the WPS side itself has no password, so to change it later you must do so on the third-party platform, or first go to the account management center to bind an email and set a password, after which you can also log in with email.
What do I do if registering WPS in Malaysia does not receive an SMS code?
Do not get stuck on the phone number: register with email plus password, or use one-tap login with Google, Facebook, or Apple ID. These methods do not rely on SMS and are the most reliable route overseas. A WPS account supports them anyway. This material has no official statement on not receiving texts in Malaysia; switch to email or third-party login to get around it first, and if problems remain, contact official customer support with your region, a screenshot, and the version number.
Is there a difference between registering the overseas and China versions of WPS? Which is safer to register?
The difference is significant, and the two accounts are not interchangeable. The overseas WPS international version and the mainland version are two separate account systems: a mainland account logging in to the international version gets a no such account message, memberships have to be paid for again, and cloud documents are not shared. For overseas Chinese users, we recommend sticking with only the international version from the start, since it has a clean interface and does not push the Docer store or a screen full of ads. Once you decide, do not open accounts on both sides, to avoid splitting your data and membership.
I do not want to use the China version of WPS. Is there an official overseas version to download?
Yes. The official overseas version is the international version, available from this site, wpsofficepro.com; it is clean, without the Docer store or a screen full of ads, and shows no pop-ups when opening files. The Hong Kong edition (on this site) is even permanently free of annual fees, in Traditional Chinese, and confirmed ad-free by Hong Kong media, making it a common way for overseas Chinese users to get a free and clean Traditional Chinese version. Taiwan users download from this site as well. Note that the international version has no Chinese interface by default, so you need to add a Chinese language pack manually.
How much does a WPS membership cost per year? Can overseas users pay by card?
Based on the public pricing of the international site most relevant to overseas Chinese users: the personal edition is around US$29.99 per year (1 PC or Mac), the family edition is around US$39.99 per year (up to 6 devices or 6 people), monthly is around US$3.99 per month, and a lifetime personal license is around US$119.99 (exchange rates and promotions fluctuate). When you order on the purchase page at wpsofficepro.com, the price is shown based on your region by IP. The exact supported methods for overseas card payment should be confirmed at actual checkout on the official purchase page.
Can overseas WPS users pay the membership fee with a credit card or PayPal?
When overseas users order on the purchase page at wpsofficepro.com, the price is shown based on their region (the personal edition is around US$29.99 per year). If you subscribe through the mobile app, it goes through the App Store or Google Play payment channel. This material does not explicitly state whether the WPS official site supports PayPal; the actual usable payment methods such as credit card or PayPal should be confirmed as shown at checkout on the official purchase page during testing.
What should I do if a WPS membership payment fails or my card is declined?
This material does not provide a dedicated troubleshooting entry from WPS for payment failures. In general, first check whether your card supports cross-border or foreign-currency transactions and has enough available credit, or order through the App Store or Google Play payment channel inside the mobile app instead. If it still fails, we recommend contacting official WPS customer support with your region and version information for help. The above is general knowledge, and the specific payment issue should be confirmed by testing.
