How to cancel WPS Office and stop unwanted renewals
About WPS Office and why cancellation matters now
WPS Office is a productivity suite built by Kingsoft that competes directly with Microsoft Office, offering word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation tools at lower cost. The software runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS, making it genuinely cross-platform. Its freemium model attracts millions of UK users: you download free with advertisements and basic cloud storage, then upgrade to premium when you need ad-free access, expanded storage, or commercial licensing rights.
Many subscribers eventually cancel for straightforward reasons. Your budget may tighten, you might switch to alternative software, or you discover the free version meets your needs without premium features. If you're here, you've reached that decision point yourself. The challenge is acting before your next automatic renewal date, which arrives quietly and deducts money from your account unless you cancel in advance.
Yafee exists to guide you through cancellation with legal precision and practical clarity. This guide grounds your rights in UK consumer law, walks you through every cancellation method, and protects you from common traps that lock users into unwanted charges.
The freemium model and subscription tiers
WPS Office's free version is genuinely functional. You get core document creation tools, 1GB of cloud storage, and personal-use rights. However, advertisements clutter your workspace, commercial use is prohibited, and storage is limited. This design encourages many users to drift into premium tiers without fully understanding their subscription or how to cancel later.
Premium tiers range from WPS Premium (ad-free, 20GB storage, commercial use) to WPS Business (100GB storage, priority support, team features). Monthly pricing typically runs between £3.99 and £6.99; annual plans cost £29.99 to £59.99. Promotional rates often lock in lower first-term prices, but your renewal cost jumps significantly unless you cancel before that date arrives.
Why timing your cancellation prevents financial loss
WPS Office renews automatically on your billing date. Under your subscription agreement, you must cancel before that date to stop charges. If you wait until after renewal processes, you shift from cancellation to refund requests, which require negotiation and proof of non-use. Yafee's step-by-step guidance ensures you cancel before your next charge, protecting your budget from preventable expenses.
Understanding your subscription pricing and tiers
Before you cancel, confirm your current tier and understand what you're paying for each month or year.
WPS Office pricing in the united kingdom
| Subscription tier |
Monthly cost |
Annual cost |
Key features included |
| Free version |
£0 |
£0 |
Core tools, advertisements, 1GB cloud storage, personal use only |
| WPS Premium |
£3.99 |
£29.99 |
Ad-free, 20GB storage, PDF tools, commercial use permitted |
| WPS Business |
£6.99 |
£59.99 |
100GB storage, priority support, commercial licence, team collaboration |
| WPS Super |
From £4.99 |
From £39.99 |
Enhanced storage, advanced PDF tools, extended features |
| WPS Office+ |
From £5.99 |
From £49.99 |
Bundled tools, premium templates, extended support, hybrid cloud options |
WPS Office frequently runs promotional campaigns with first-term discounts. If you subscribed during a sale, your renewal price will be higher unless you cancel and resubscribe at a new promotional rate. Check your account settings or billing email to confirm your current tier and renewal date before proceeding.
Your legal rights under UK consumer law
UK consumer law gives you specific protections when cancelling digital subscriptions, regardless of WPS Office's terms.
Consumer rights act 2015 and your cancellation entitlements
The Consumer Rights Act 2015 governs all digital subscription agreements in the United Kingdom. This law entitles you to clear information about cancellation before you subscribe, a simple cancellation mechanism, and a statutory 14-day cooling-off period from the date you purchase or the subscription begins (whichever is later). During this period, you can cancel for any reason and receive a full refund, provided you have not fully used the service.
After the 14-day cooling-off period ends, you retain the right to cancel, but your refund entitlement changes. WPS Office must provide a straightforward cancellation method that mirrors the original purchase method. If you subscribed online, you must be able to cancel online. The company cannot force you to telephone, post a letter, or jump through excessive hoops to end your subscription.
Your legal position
You have the legal right to cancel WPS Office at any time, free of penalty, once the 14-day cooling-off period ends. WPS Office must cancel your subscription before your next billing date if you submit cancellation notice before that date. The company cannot charge you for a renewal that you cancelled before it processed. If WPS Office breaches these duties, you can escalate to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) or, for broader consumer issues, the Citizens Advice Consumer Service.
Cancellation methods for WPS Office
WPS Office provides multiple cancellation routes depending on how you purchased your subscription and where you manage it.
Cancellation via your WPS Office account dashboard
The fastest and most reliable method is cancelling directly through your account settings online.
- Visit the WPS Office website and log in with your email address and password.
- Navigate to "Account Settings" or "My Account" (exact wording varies, but look for profile or subscription management options).
- Locate "Subscription" or "Billing" and select "View Active Subscriptions."
- Find your current WPS Office Premium or Business tier and click "Cancel Subscription" or "Manage Subscription."
- WPS Office will ask you why you're cancelling (optional feedback) and warn you of imminent loss of features.
- Confirm cancellation. The company will send a confirmation email to your registered address.
- Keep this confirmation email as proof that you cancelled before your renewal date.
Cancellation through third-party payment platforms
If you purchased WPS Office via Apple App Store (iOS), Google Play Store (Android), or a third-party billing service, you must cancel through that platform, not directly with WPS Office. The platform controls your subscription, not the company itself.
- Apple App Store (iOS): Open Settings, tap your Apple ID, select Subscriptions, find WPS Office, and tap Cancel Subscription. The cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period.
- Google Play Store (Android): Open the Play Store app, tap your profile icon, select Subscriptions, choose WPS Office, and tap Cancel. Google processes cancellation immediately.
- Amazon Appstore: Log in to your Amazon account, visit Subscriptions and Memberships, find WPS Office, and select Cancel Subscription.
Cancellation by email or postal letter
If online cancellation fails or you cannot access your account, you can cancel by written notice. Send an email or letter to WPS Office's registered office address (see "Contact and registered office address" section below) containing the following information:
- Your full name and email address associated with your account
- Your account username (if different from email)
- Your current billing period and renewal date
- A clear statement: "I request cancellation of my WPS Office subscription effective immediately" or "effective before [your next renewal date]"
- The date of your cancellation request
Send this by email to the company's support address or by registered post to ensure delivery proof. Retain a copy and any confirmation receipt. WPS Office should acknowledge your cancellation within 48 hours. If the company does not confirm cancellation within 7 days, follow up with a second email marking it "urgent."
Cancellation via customer support chat or phone
WPS Office provides live chat support on its website during business hours. You can also contact the company by telephone if a phone number is listed on your invoice or account settings. When you contact support, provide the same information listed above (name, email, account details, renewal date) and ask for written confirmation of cancellation via email. This creates a record if disputes arise later.
Timing your cancellation to avoid unwanted charges
WPS Office's billing cycle determines when you must act to prevent your next charge.
Finding your renewal date and billing cycle
Your renewal date appears in three places. First, check your WPS Office account dashboard under "Subscription" or "Billing." Second, review your most recent invoice email, which states your renewal date clearly. Third, check your bank or credit card statements for the last charge and count forward by one month (monthly plans) or 12 months (annual plans). That calculated date is your next renewal date.
Acting before your renewal date
You must submit your cancellation request at least 24 hours before your renewal date. In practice, submit it at least 3-5 business days in advance to allow processing time. If your renewal date is a weekend or bank holiday, cancel on the preceding Friday. Do not wait until the renewal date itself; by then, the automatic charge may already have processed, shifting you from cancellation to refund status.
What happens after you cancel
Once you cancel, your premium features remain active until the end of your current billing period. If your renewal date is 15 March 2025 and you cancel today, you retain full premium access until 14 March 2025 at 23:59. At midnight on 15 March, your account reverts to the free version automatically. You lose ad-free status, expanded storage, and commercial-use rights. This is normal and expected; you are not charged for any period after cancellation.
Refund entitlements and recovering cancelled charges
Your refund rights depend on how long you've held your subscription and whether you cancel during or after the cooling-off period.
Refunds within 14 days of purchase
The Consumer Rights Act 2015 grants a statutory 14-day cooling-off period from the purchase date or subscription start date (whichever is later). During this window, you can cancel for any reason and receive a full refund, provided you have not fully consumed the service. WPS Office assesses "full consumption" based on extent of use; downloading the software and using it minimally does not forfeit your refund. If you've barely used the subscription, WPS Office must refund your payment within 14 days of receiving your cancellation notice.
To claim a refund within this period, cancel through your account dashboard and immediately email WPS Office support stating: "I wish to exercise my statutory right to cancel within the 14-day cooling-off period and request a full refund to my original payment method." Include your order number and date of purchase. Keep records of all correspondence.
Refunds after 14 days of purchase
After the 14-day cooling-off period expires, you lose your automatic refund right. However, if you cancel before your renewal date processes, you owe nothing further. No refund is due because WPS Office has already provided the service for the period you paid for. Your cancellation simply stops future charges. This is not unfair; you received the tool for the duration of your subscription.
The only exception is if WPS Office fails to provide the service (persistent technical failures, data loss, or security breaches that prevent access). In these cases, you may claim a partial refund under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 for services not properly rendered. Document the failure with screenshots, emails, and dates, then contact WPS Office support in writing.
Recovering charges if renewal processed before your cancellation
If WPS Office renewed your subscription despite your cancellation request, or if you forgot to cancel and were charged, you have recourse. Contact WPS Office support immediately with your cancellation request date (if applicable) or your cancellation intention and ask for a refund of the erroneous renewal charge. Frame it as follows: "I cancelled my subscription on [date] before my renewal date of [date]. My account was charged on [date] after cancellation. This charge is unauthorized under the Consumer Rights Act 2015. I request a full refund to my original payment method within 7 days."
If WPS Office refuses, escalate to your bank or payment provider and file a chargeback (for credit/debit card payments) or dispute (for PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay). Your bank will investigate and often reverse the charge in your favour. Keep all correspondence with WPS Office as evidence.
Your cancellation steps depend on where you manage your subscription.
Cancelling on desktop (Windows or macOS)
- Open your web browser and visit the official WPS Office website.
- Click "Sign In" or "Log In" in the top right corner.
- Enter the email address and password associated with your WPS Office account.
- Navigate to your account profile or settings (often a user icon or gear icon in the top right).
- Select "Subscription," "Billing," or "My Subscriptions."
- Find your active WPS Premium, Business, or other tier subscription.
- Click "Cancel Subscription," "Manage," or "Edit" next to your current plan.
- Review the warning message confirming loss of premium features at renewal.
- Click "Confirm Cancellation" or "Yes, Cancel My Subscription."
- You will see a confirmation message on screen. Screenshot this for your records.
- Check your email for a cancellation confirmation from WPS Office within 24 hours. If you do not receive one within 48 hours, log back in and verify cancellation in your dashboard, or contact support.
Cancelling on iOS (Apple iPhone or iPad)
- Open the Settings app on your iOS device.
- Tap your name at the top of the screen to open your Apple ID menu.
- Select "Subscriptions."
- Find and tap "WPS Office" in your active subscriptions list.
- Tap "Cancel Subscription."
- Apple will ask you to confirm cancellation and may offer a discount to retain your subscription. Decline if you wish to proceed.
- Tap "Confirm Cancellation" or the final confirmation button.
- You will receive an on-screen confirmation and an email from Apple confirming the cancellation. Your subscription will end at the close of your current billing period.
Cancelling on android (Google play store)
- Open the Google Play Store app on your Android device.
- Tap your profile icon in the top right corner.
- Select "Subscriptions."
- Tap "WPS Office" in your active subscriptions.
- Tap "Cancel Subscription."
- Select your cancellation reason (optional feedback) and confirm.
- Google will process your cancellation immediately. You will receive a confirmation email, and your subscription will end at the close of your current billing period.
Common cancellation mistakes and how to avoid them
Most users cancel successfully, but a few straightforward pitfalls trap unwary subscribers into unwanted charges. Yafee has identified these traps so you can sidestep them entirely.
Mistake one: cancelling after your renewal date processes
If you cancel after your account has renewed, WPS Office has already charged you for the new period. Cancellation stops future charges, but the current renewal charge becomes a refund request rather than a straightforward cancellation. You must then negotiate a refund, provide proof of non-use, or escalate to your bank. Prevent this by cancelling at least 3-5 business days before your renewal date.
Mistake two: confusing the free version with subscription cancellation
Some users downgrade to the free version and believe they've cancelled. This is incorrect. Downgrading removes premium features but your subscription account remains active and will renew on your next billing date. You must explicitly cancel your subscription account, not simply downgrade. Check your account dashboard to confirm your subscription status shows "Cancelled" or "No Active Subscription," not "Free Version."
Mistake three: assuming uninstalling the software equals cancellation
Deleting the WPS Office application from your device does not cancel your subscription. The subscription exists in WPS Office's billing system independently of the software you download. You could delete the app, never log in again, and still be charged at renewal. Always cancel through your account dashboard or via the methods described above.
Mistake four: not retaining cancellation confirmation
Save your cancellation confirmation email, screenshot of the dashboard confirmation, or registered-post receipt. If a dispute arises and WPS Office claims you never cancelled, this proof is invaluable. Many disputes resolve within hours once you present documented evidence of cancellation before the renewal date.
Mistake five: cancelling through the wrong platform
If you purchased WPS Office via Apple App Store or Google Play Store, cancelling through the WPS Office website dashboard does not work. You must cancel through the original platform. Yafee recommends checking your original purchase receipt to confirm where you subscribed, then cancelling through that exact platform.
What happens after cancellation
Cancelling is straightforward, but understanding what comes next prevents confusion and unnecessary support inquiries.
Access during your final billing period
Your premium features remain fully active until the end of your current billing period. If your next renewal date is 20 April 2025 and you cancel today, you can use WPS Premium ad-free with full storage and commercial rights until 19 April 2025 at 23:59. No features are disabled early; the transition is clean and automatic.
Downgrade to free after cancellation
When your billing period ends, your account automatically reverts to WPS Office Free. You lose ad-free access, your cloud storage reduces to 1GB (with possible loss of files exceeding that limit if you stored more), and commercial use becomes prohibited. Any documents you created remain yours and can be downloaded; the company does not delete your work. Re-enable commercial use and expanded storage by purchasing a premium subscription again at any time.
Re-subscribing after cancellation
You can resubscribe to WPS Office at any time after cancellation. New subscribers often qualify for promotional pricing (particularly during sales periods in November, December, and January). Yafee recommends waiting for promotional campaigns if you intend to resubscribe, as you can frequently reduce your cost by 30-40% compared to standard rates.
Your account and data retention
Cancelling your subscription does not delete your WPS Office account or documents. Your account remains accessible; you can log in to download documents, manage account details, or reactivate a subscription. WPS Office retains your account indefinitely unless you explicitly request account deletion. If you wish to delete your account entirely, contact support in writing and request "full account deletion, including all associated data." This is permanent and cannot be reversed.
Comparison table: WPS Office versus alternatives
Before you cancel permanently, consider whether another productivity suite better suits your needs.
| Software |
Free option |
Premium cost (annual, UK) |
Best for |
| WPS Office |
Yes, with ads and 1GB storage |
£29.99-£59.99 |
Budget users, cross-platform compatibility, Microsoft Office lookalike |
| Microsoft 365 (formerly Office) |
Limited free web versions |
£79.99-£99.99 |
Professional users, cloud collaboration, enterprise integrations |
| Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) |
Yes, limited free tier |
From £12/month per user |
Collaboration, cloud-native, real-time co-editing |
| LibreOffice |
Yes, fully free and open-source |
£0 |
Budget-conscious users, full local control, no subscription |
| OnlyOffice |
Yes, community edition free |
From £4.08/month |
Self-hosted options, document management, teams |
LibreOffice is a genuinely free and open-source alternative that requires no subscription whatsoever. Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 offer superior cloud collaboration but at higher cost. Yafee recommends evaluating whether your workflow genuinely requires premium features before resubscribing to any paid tool.
If WPS Office refuses to cancel or disputes your request
In rare cases, WPS Office may refuse cancellation, claim no cancellation was received, or insist on unwanted charges after you cancelled. UK law provides clear escalation routes.
First escalation: direct written dispute
Send a formal email to WPS Office support (or a registered letter to its office address) stating: "I cancelled my subscription by [method] on [date], before my renewal date of [date]. I was charged on [date] in breach of the Consumer Rights Act 2015. I demand a refund of £X within 7 days. If you do not comply, I will escalate to the Financial Conduct Authority and my bank's dispute department." Use confident, legal language and keep copies of all correspondence.
Second escalation: your bank or payment provider
If WPS Office ignores your dispute or refuses refund, contact your bank (for debit or credit card payments) or your payment provider (PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay). File a chargeback or payment dispute, providing evidence of your cancellation request and the unauthorized renewal charge. Banks and payment providers take consumer protection seriously and often reverse charges within 14-21 days. Yafee recommends this step if WPS Office does not respond within 7 days of your formal demand.
Third escalation: the financial conduct authority
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) oversees payment service providers and digital subscription agreements in the United Kingdom. If WPS Office refuses to refund an unauthorized charge and your bank's dispute is unsuccessful, file a complaint with the FCA's Consumer Helpline (0800 111 6000 or online at fca.org.uk). Provide your cancellation evidence, correspondence with WPS Office, and proof of the disputed charge. The FCA can compel WPS Office to refund you and impose penalties for breaching consumer law.
Fourth escalation: citizens advice consumer service
Citizens Advice Consumer Service is the United Kingdom's official consumer rights advisor. Visit citizensadvice.org.uk or telephone 0808 223 1133 (free) to report WPS Office's conduct. Citizens Advice can pursue the company on your behalf, escalate to trading standards, and help you recover damages if the company's behaviour breaches consumer law. This service is free and impartial.
Use the following contact methods to reach WPS Office directly for cancellation or support:
- Online account dashboard: Log in at wps.com or through your app settings.
- Email support: Check your account settings or invoice for the support email address (typically [email protected] or a variant).
- Live chat: Available on the WPS Office website during business hours (generally 09:00-17:00 UK time, Monday to Friday).
- Registered office address: WPS Office's corporate registration details are available on Companies House (companieshouse.gov.uk). Search "WPS" or "Kingsoft" to locate the UK registered office address for formal written notices.
For formal cancellation by post, address your letter to the WPS Office registered office at the address listed on Companies House, marked "Subscription Cancellation" and sent by Special Delivery (Royal Mail) to ensure proof of delivery.
Final summary and your next steps
Cancelling WPS Office is straightforward when you act before your renewal date and follow the correct method for your subscription platform. UK consumer law protects you throughout: you have the right to cancel at any time, a statutory 14-day refund window, and clear escalation routes if the company breaches its obligations.
Yafee has guided thousands of consumers through subscription cancellation, protecting them from unwanted renewals and securing refunds where companies have acted unlawfully. Your next step is simple: identify your renewal date from your account dashboard or invoice, choose your cancellation method (dashboard, email, or platform-specific), and submit your cancellation request at least 3-5 business days in advance. Retain your confirmation email or screenshot. Monitor your account to confirm the subscription shows "Cancelled" and verify no charge appears on your next billing date. If a dispute arises, you have full legal backing to escalate to the FCA, your bank, or Citizens Advice.
Yafee.com is your trusted resource for understanding subscription cancellations, consumer rights, and avoiding financial traps. Whether you're cancelling WPS Office, another software subscription, or a streaming service, Yafee has helped thousands of consumers cancel successfully and recover unauthorized charges. Take control of your subscriptions today and never pay for a service you no longer use.