Dynamic Admin Tables
Dynamic Admin Tables enhances the native WordPress admin interface by adding the powerful DataTables.js engine to your admin tables.
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Dynamic Admin Tables shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Dynamic Admin Tables stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| datatables | #72 |
| filter | >100 |
| post table | >100 |
| search | >100 |
| sort | >100 |
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Dynamic Admin Tables
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Dynamic Admin Tables enhances the native WordPress admin interface by adding the powerful DataTables.js engine to your admin tables.
- Live type-ahead filtering — connected to the existing search box.
- Clickable column sorting — no full page reload.
- Pagination — faster display of large post lists.
- Modern “Dynamic Table by Dynamic Admin Tables” label — integrated into admin UI.
- Fully native styling — no heavy styles or extra assets.
- Lightweight — no bloat, no settings pages — just works.
Supported admin tables:
- Posts
- Pages
- Media Library (list view)
- Custom Post Types
Credits
- Built with DataTables.js — a fantastic open-source library by SpryMedia Ltd.
- Development supported and accelerated with the help of ChatGPT, as you can probably tell from all the — (emdashes).
License
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv3 or later.
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to
/wp-content/plugins/dynamic-admin-tables/ - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Go to Posts, Pages, or Media — the enhanced tables will be automatically enabled.
Frequently asked questions
Does this affect the front-end?
No — this plugin only enhances the WordPress admin interface.
Does this work with all Custom Post Types?
Yes — any CPT using a standard admin table (edit.php?post_type=your-cpt) is supported.
Does this replace the built-in search box?
No — it connects to the existing search box, providing live type-ahead filtering.
Does it add settings?
No — Dynamic Admin Tables is intentionally lightweight — no settings needed.
Does it change Screen Options?
Yes — on activation, Dynamic Admin Tables sets “Number of items per page” to All (9999), so that DataTables can handle pagination smoothly.
Changelog
Adds improved native styling, branding, and screen options handling.
1.0.0
- First public release on wp.org repository.
0.2
- Improved native styling for Show # Entries dropdown.
- Branding added: “Dynamic Admin Tables”.
- Enhanced layout — dropdown and search box in single row.
- Added activation hook to auto-set “Number of items per page” to 9999.
0.1
- Initial release — live filtering, sorting, pagination for admin tables.
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FAQ
Dynamic Admin Tables: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026
Is Dynamic Admin Tables free?
Yes. Dynamic Admin Tables is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Dynamic Admin Tables safe to use in 2026?
Dynamic Admin Tables shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Dynamic Admin Tables?
Dynamic Admin Tables is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 561 times since it launched in July 2025. It was downloaded 61 times in the last 30 days.
Does Dynamic Admin Tables work with WordPress 7.1?
Dynamic Admin Tables is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Dynamic Admin Tables need?
Dynamic Admin Tables requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Dynamic Admin Tables last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on July 12, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes Dynamic Admin Tables?
Dynamic Admin Tables is developed and maintained by manojtd.
What are the best alternatives to Dynamic Admin Tables?
The most popular alternatives to Dynamic Admin Tables are WP DataTable (600+ installs), Stylish Google Sheet Reader (200+ installs) and Table Editor (100+ installs).
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