Basis Tables
Basis Tables provides a modern table editor inspired by TablePress, with a focus on speed and admin UX:
Use with caution
Basis Tables works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 4 weeks ago
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Basis Tables stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| ajax | >100 |
| csv | >100 |
| data | >100 |
| editor | >100 |
| table | >100 |
About Basis Tables
From the official readme · v0.1.3Description
Basis Tables provides a modern table editor inspired by TablePress, with a focus on speed and admin UX:
- Inline editing: click any cell, type, and it saves automatically via AJAX without page reload
- Context menu on right-click: copy/paste, add/delete rows/columns, duplicate, set column values
- Column visibility, header sorting, per-column filter icon in header
- Modules system to toggle optional features
- Accessibility: ARIA live region, keyboard shortcuts (Enter to save cell; Ctrl/Cmd+S for row), compact view
Developer-friendly:
– Nonce-protected AJAX endpoints
– Migrations ensure DB schema integrity automatically
– Debug logging built-in (toggleable): see AJAX requests and errors in the console
Project site: https://basistables.com
Author: https://roehler.nrw
Source Code and Build
All JavaScript and CSS in this plugin are human-readable and not minified.
There is currently no build step. The distributed files under assets/js and assets/css are the original source.
For reviewers:
– assets/js/admin.js – original source (no minification)
– assets/js/block.js – original source (no minification)
– assets/js/frontend.js – original source (no minification)
– assets/css/admin.css – original source (no minification)
– assets/css/frontend.css – original source (no minification)
If a build pipeline (e.g., npm/webpack) is introduced in the future, this readme will document the repository URL and build instructions.
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to
/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress
- Create a table via the Basis Tables menu and start editing
Frequently asked questions
Why don’t values save?
Ensure JavaScript loads in the admin (no console errors). Built-in logging prints [BasisTables] lines. Nonces must be valid; reloading the page regenerates them. If you use persistent admin tabs, try a refresh. The plugin self-heals DB schema on admin requests; if tables came from an older version, the schema will be upgraded.
Does it work like TablePress?
We aim for a familiar UI. Some features are still in progress. Feedback welcome.
Changelog
Database schema will be verified and upgraded automatically on first admin load.
0.1.3
- Fix: Beschreibung des schema.org-Dataset (CSV-Download) wird aus Blogname, Eintragszahl und Tabellentitel gebildet und erreicht immer die von Google geforderten 50 Zeichen.
0.1.1
- Feature: Neue CSV/XLSX Upload Funktion und Kachel-Layout (Cards) hinzugefügt.
- Fix: Admin-Dashboard Ansicht für alle Tabellen verschmolzen.
0.1.0
- Initial public version with inline editing, context menu, autosave, and modules page.
For developers
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FAQ
Basis Tables: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 9, 2026
Is Basis Tables free?
Yes. Basis Tables is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Basis Tables safe to use in 2026?
Basis Tables works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Basis Tables?
Basis Tables is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 640 times since it launched in October 2025. It was downloaded 134 times in the last 30 days.
Does Basis Tables work with WordPress 7.1?
Basis Tables is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Basis Tables need?
Basis Tables requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Basis Tables last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.3, was released on September 11, 2026 (4 weeks ago).
Who makes Basis Tables?
Basis Tables is developed and maintained by roehler.
What are the best alternatives to Basis Tables?
The most popular alternatives to Basis Tables are zipaddr-jp (50K+ installs), SearchWP Live Ajax Search (50K+ installs) and WP-Polls (40K+ installs).
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