wpDataTables is a popular WordPress table plugin used to quickly create, data tables & charts from Excel, CSV, XML, JSON, PHP, and many other data sources. Use our table & charts plugin to represent vast amounts of complicated data in a concise, and user-friendly way everyone understands. Thanks to
PricingFree downloadThe WordPress.org download is free. Pro versions, add-ons or external services may cost extra.
CompatibilityRequires WordPress 4.0 and PHP 7.4.
SourceWordPress plugins · Nov 5, 2026
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wpDataTables is a popular WordPress table plugin used to quickly create, data tables & charts from Excel, CSV, XML, JSON, PHP, and many other data sources. Use our table & charts plugin to represent vast amounts of complicated data in a concise, and user-friendly way everyone understands.
Thanks to our new premium integration, you can also create WooCommerce product tables that update automatically and have “Add to Cart” functionality.
The main benefits wpDataTables provides to its users are more time (as it automates displaying data on a website) and no need to learn to code.
We did the heavy lifting of coding, so you can enjoy the beautiful tables and charts in just a few clicks.
The Best WordPress Table Builder
Our table builder serves an important purpose – creating simple WordPress tables from scratch . But don’t worry, these tables can be as simple or as complicated as you want as you can now merge cells, style each cell differently, add star ratings to cells, media and so much more.
Our main goal was to build a table & charts plugin with looks and functionalities. It’s similar to Excel but for WordPress websites & it’s less complicated.
Here is the list of features in those simple tables:
Merge cells
Excel like editor
Responsive mode
Add/Remove columns and rows
Resize/Reorder columns and rows
Cell custom formatting
Font family and font size
Undo/Redo
Add star rating
Custom links
Add media
Custom HTML editor
Shortcode in cells
Border options
Who is the wpDataTables Plugin For?
The wpDataTables plugin is designed for a broad range of users who need to manage, display, and analyze data efficiently within their WordPress sites.
Use Case: Display complex data sets in an easily digestible format.
Features: Advanced filtering, sorting, and the ability to create charts and graphs directly from tables..
2. Developers and Designers
Use Case: Add dynamic and customizable data tables to client websites without needing to code from scratch.
Features: Highly customizable appearance, responsive design, and integration with popular page builders like WPBakery and Elementor.
3. Educational Institutions
Use Case: Present academic data, grades, or research findings.
Features: Easy handling of large datasets, multi-language support, and user-friendly interface.
4. E-commerce Sites
Use Case: Showcase product comparisons, pricing tables, or inventory management. Automatically generate WooCommerce tables for products. Replace a traditional WooCommerce grid with a data table layout to cater to detailed shoppers.
Features: Pricing table options and automatic data updates. The data in your product table is synced with your WooCommerce store, ensuring accuracy as you update your inventory or pricing.
5. Bloggers and Content Creators
Use Case: Embed engaging data-driven content within posts or pages.
Features: Easily embed tables and charts in posts, customizable themes, and shortcodes for quick deployment.
6. Anyone Needing to Display Data
Use Case: Virtually anyone who needs to present structured data in an accessible way on a WordPress site.
Features: Simple setup, versatile table creation options, and responsive design for all devices.
The wpDataTables plugin is versatile, user-friendly, and powerful, making it an excellent tool for anyone who needs to work with data in WordPress.
Other Use Cases for WordPress Tables & Charts Plugin
Pricing tables
Amazon product comparison table
Searchable catalogs of car parts, books, etc.
Currency and crypto rates
WooCommerce Product Tables
Financial and investment rates
Customer lists
Statistics data (weather for example)
Scientific data
Monitoring of data
Tourist agency – rating hotels and trips
Game popularity comparison
Gamers statistics
Monthly employee statistics
Product lists
Product lists with links to online stores
Pedigree tables
Historical data
Country population statistics
Datatables
Features of Free Table Plugin
Create a Responsive Data Table In A Few Clicks
Easily create responsive data tables in just a few clicks with wpDataTables. Automatically adjust to any screen size, ensuring your tables look great on desktops, tablets, and smartphones—no coding required!
Create Data Table on Your Website from Excel
Effortlessly create data tables on your website by importing directly from Excel (.xls, .ods, .xlsx) with wpDataTables. Simply upload your file, and our tables plugin will generate a fully customizable, responsive table—perfect for displaying complex data in an easy-to-read format.
Learn How to create WordPress tables from Excel files .
Make Data Table from CSV
CSV is one of the most popular data formats—it’s lightweight, easy to generate from almost any software, and even simple to create manually. With wpDataTables, you have more flexibility by using not just the standard ‘comma’ delimiter, but also ‘colon’, ‘semicolon’, ‘vertical bar (pipe)’, and ‘TAB’ options. Creating WordPress tables from CSV files has never been easier!
Generate Data Table from XML
Easily generate data tables from XML, a universal standard for presenting data. Many web services rely on XML, and wpDataTables fully supports it as an input data source. Check out our documentation to learn How to Create WordPress Tables with XML and seamlessly integrate your data.
Build WordPress Table from JSON
JSON has become the ‘de facto’ standard for packing data on the web and wpDataTables also supports the JSON format as an input data source. Learn How to create WordPress tables from JSON .
Create Data Table from Nested JSON
Previously, only one-level arrays of same-structured objects were supported, but now you can select the root path of your data—whether it’s nested or not, with or without JSON Authentication. For more details, check out our guide on Creating Data Tables in WordPress from Nested JSON .
JSON Authentication
Most of JSON APIs are locked, password protected, and can’t be accessed without some authentication. wpDataTables support basic authentication and also custom headers where you can provide details needed for authentication for that specific JSON (for example API keys, tokens, etc.). More info in our docs about JSON Authentication .
Cache Tables Data
This feature dramatically increases the loading performance of your tables created from existing data sources like CSV, Excel, XML, JSON, Nested JSON and PHP array. Learn all about Caching tables in WordPress .
Auto Update Table Cache from Source File
If you are updating your source file frequently, and want to keep the data in the table updated after a custom interval, the new feature Auto update cache from the source file will be perfect for you. Learn more about Auto update cache from source and cron job instructions .
Develop Dynamic WordPress Table From Serialized PHP Array
For developers who use our table and chart plugin, learn how you can prepare a PHP file and How to create WordPress tables based on serialized PHP arrays in our docs.
Free Chart Features
Create Responsive Charts
With wpDataTables, you can effortlessly create responsive charts using a simple, step-by-step wizard right in the WordPress admin panel. These charts automatically adjust to any screen size, ensuring they look stunning on all devices. Explore the full range of customization options in our guide on How to Create Responsive Charts in WordPress .
Editing Charts
Editing charts in wpDataTables is seamless and intuitive. Using the same chart creation wizard, you can easily update existing charts with prefilled data, making adjustments a breeze. Learn more in our guide on Editing Charts in WordPress.
Grouping Data in Charts
wpDataTables offers a powerful grouping feature for charts, allowing you to sum up row values with the same label and display them as a single series. This makes data presentation clearer and more effective. Discover how to use this feature in our guide on Grouping Data in WordPress Charts.
wpDataTables allows creation of 23 different chart types using the Google Charts & Chart.js rendering engine:
Google Line Chart
Google Column Chart
Google Pie Chart
Google Area Chart
Google Stepped Area Chart
Google Histogram
Google Bar Chart
Google Stacked Bar Chart
Google Bubble Chart
Google Donut Chart
Google Gauge Chart
Google Scatter Chart
Google Candlestick Chart
Google Waterfall Chart
Chart.js Line Chart
Chart.js Column Chart
Chart.js Area Chart
Chart.js Stacked Area Chart
Chart.js Radar Chart
Chart.js Polar Chart
Chart.js Pie Chart
Chart.js Doughnut Chart
Chart.js Bubble Chart
How to Create Tables & Charts with WP Data Tables?
Creating tables, datatables and charts with a WordPress tables plugin has never been easier. It only takes 3 basic steps:
Provide Table Data
Upload data from Excel, CSV, JSON, any API, XML, or Serialized PHP arrays, or start from scratch using the WordPress table builder.
Customize Tables
Adjust columns, rename, reorder, apply CSS, change colors, hide on mobile, and fine-tune fonts, borders, rows, and pagination to fit your style.
Publish Your Table
Once your table is ready, add it to any post or page with Gutenberg , WP Editor, shortcodes , or page builders like Avada , Divi , WPBakery , and Elementor .
Additional Table Tools
Export Table Data & Column Visibility
Every table (except simple tables) can have search, display length, pagination, and export options like Copy to Clipboard, CSV, PDF, XLS, and Print. Explore more in our guide on Table Tools in wpDataTables and Table and Column Settings .
Full Front-End WCAG Compatibility
wpDataTables ensures full compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), making your tables accessible to all users, including those with disabilities.
Global, Individual & Multi-Column Sorting
All tables (except simple tables) are sortable by default, allowing you to organize data by one or multiple columns. For more, see our guide on Creating Sortable Tables in WordPress.
Row Grouping
Group similar values from one column for a clearer, more organized table view. Learn more in our guide on How to Set Up Row Grouping in WordPress Tables
See it in action
Screenshots & previews.
New simple editorMerge cells and customizationCreate table from data sourceFront-end data table preview.Back-end data table editor preview.Column settingsTable browser exampleGeneral settingsSimple templatesPlugin settingsGoogle chartsChart.js chartsGoogle chart settings
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Gettingstarted.
Installation of the plugin is really simple.
01Install using one of these options: Install directly from WordPress Admin panel: go to Plugins -> Add New -> Search for “wpDataTables”, and click the Install button.
02Download the ZIP manually from WordPress’ plugins repository, and upload it through WordPress Admin panel: go to Plugins -> Add New -> Upload Plugin, browse to the downloaded Zip and upload it.
03Download the ZIP, extract it and manually upload the extracted folder through FTP to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory of your WordPress installation.
04Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
05That’s it!
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Frequently asked questions.
I added a table but see no sorting, filtering or pagination
Usually this happens when PHP version is older than 5.4 is installed. Please first check this, and upgrade to PHP 5.4 or more, if that’s the issue.
How to hide “Showing X of X entries” in pagination?
Go to display tab of the table settings block and disable the “Info block” setting.
How to disable/enable opening links in a popup?
You can configure how the links will be opened by toggling the “URL target attribute” switch In the Data tab of the Column Settings popup. It is up to you to define for each URL column if you prefer the link to open in a new or in the same tab.
How to hide “Show X entries” block from pagination?
Go to display tab of the table settings block and disable the “Rows per page” setting.
How to add symbols or text before/after cell values without affecting sorting (currency, percents, etc.)
For every table column in the column settings modal you can find text fields “Cell content prefix” and “Cell content suffix” in Display tab. Values from those text fields will be appeared before or/and after every cell content in a column. This feature uses CSS for displaying the entered text, therefore sorting of the columns will not be affected.
How to change the format of dates?
Date format can be changed in wpDataTables Settings page using the “Date format” drop-down menu.
How to change a thousand and decimal separators for number columns?
This can be changed from the “Number format” drop-down menu in the wpDataTables Settings page.
Where do I report security bugs found in this plugin?
Please report security bugs found in the source code of the wpDataTables plugin through the Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program . The Patchstack team will assist you with verification, CVE assignment, and notify the developers of this plugin.
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