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Simple CSV Tables

With Simple CSV Tables you will be able to register unlimited CSV files. Those files will be associated to a shortcode that prints a dynamic table anywhere on your site.

Active installs10+10+ tier
Downloads · 30d84▲ +52.7% vs prev. 30d
Rating—0 reviews
Health score23/100At risk
All-time downloads1.8KSince Mar 2020
Support resolved—No recent threads
RequiresWP 4.0PHP 7.2+
Downloads · 7d17▲ +13.3% week over week
Our verdict

Consider an alternative

Simple CSV Tables shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

  • Small user base (10+ active installs)
  • Very few reviews so far
  • No update in 3 years
  • Only tested up to WordPress 6.2 (latest is 7.1)

How does it stack up?

Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support

Daily downloads

257Jul 9Aug 22Oct 6
Yesterday0
Daily average (1y)2
Peak day10May 4, 2026
Last 12 months615

Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.

Rankings

Where Simple CSV Tables stands today

WordPress.org search rankings

Live position in the plugin search, top 100
KeywordPositionCompeting pluginsCategory
csv >100 5,017 Best csv plugins →
datatables >100 228 Best datatables plugins →
shortcode >100 10,000 Best shortcode plugins →
table >100 10,000 Best table plugins →

Version adoption

Share of active sites per release.

  • 1.0100.0%

About Simple CSV Tables

From the official readme · v1.0.3

Description

With Simple CSV Tables you will be able to register unlimited CSV files. Those files will be associated to a shortcode that prints a dynamic table anywhere on your site.

Installation

This plugin creates a Custom Post called ‘CSV Table’, so we recommend updating the permalinks after activation.

  1. Upload the plugin folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
  2. Activate the plugin
  3. Update permalinks under ‘Settings’.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use multiple CSV files?

Absolutely. You can import and show as many tables as you like. Every time you import a CSV file, the plugin creates a ‘CSV Table’ post. You will then be able to show that table anywhere on your site using a simple shortcode.

Changelog

1.0.3

  • Update dependencies & add responsive

1.0.2

  • Translatable strings

1.0.1

  • Input sanitization && validation
  • Local version of datatables instead of using CDN

1.0

  • Initial

Full changelog on WordPress.org →

Screenshots

You can create a New CSV Table, upload the .csv file, and specify the delimeter char.
You can create a New CSV Table, upload the .csv file, and specify the delimeter char.
A shortcode will be generated.
A shortcode will be generated.
Use the sortcode to print the table on Posts and Pages.
Use the sortcode to print the table on Posts and Pages.
The table is shown.
The table is shown.

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FAQ

Simple CSV Tables: quick answers

Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.

Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026

Is Simple CSV Tables free?

Yes. Simple CSV Tables is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

Is Simple CSV Tables safe to use in 2026?

Simple CSV Tables shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

How many websites use Simple CSV Tables?

Simple CSV Tables is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,786 times since it launched in March 2020. It was downloaded 84 times in the last 30 days.

Does Simple CSV Tables work with WordPress 7.1?

Simple CSV Tables is officially tested up to WordPress 6.2.14, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

What PHP version does Simple CSV Tables need?

Simple CSV Tables requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

When was Simple CSV Tables last updated?

The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on April 6, 2023 (4 years ago).

Who makes Simple CSV Tables?

Simple CSV Tables is developed and maintained by Sirvelia.

What are the best alternatives to Simple CSV Tables?

The most popular alternatives to Simple CSV Tables are TablePress (600K+ installs), WP All Import (100K+ installs) and Import and export users and… (70K+ installs).

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