# WP DataTable

> WP DataTable has 600+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews and 161 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 42/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** WP DataTable works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 600+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.

**WP DataTable is a WordPress plugin for insertion of static or dynamic DataTable functionality (http://datatables.net/) to any blog post or page. Extensions included: Buttons (fat=1), Column visibility, HTML5 export…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 600+
- **Total downloads:** 17,566
- **Downloads (30 days):** 161 (+69.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 6 reviews
- **Health score:** 42/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 0.2.7
- **Last updated:** Jan 30, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** samsk (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/samsk/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-datatable/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [datatables](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/datatables/) | #1 | 10 |
| [jquery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/jquery/) | #26 | 257 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| datatables | #13 | 228 |
| jquery | >100 | 4,979 |

## Version adoption

- 0.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Stylish Google Sheet Reader – Embed Google Sheets as Interactive Tables with Built-in Form Submissions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/stylish-google-sheet-reader/) | 200+ | 3.3/5 (12) | Jun 5, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 3 | [Table Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-table-editor/) | 100+ | — | Sep 2, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 4 | [SheetFusion – Sync Google Sheets Into Tables. No Row Limits, No API Keys.](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sheetfusion/) | 50+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 11, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 5 | [Embed CloudTables directly in WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cloudtables/) | 30+ | — | Nov 14, 2022 | 24/100 |
| 6 | [Simple CSV Tables](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-csv-tables/) | 10+ | — | Apr 6, 2023 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [TableCrafter – Data to Beautiful Tables](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tablecrafter-wp-data-tables/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 22, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 8 | [Rebrand Ninja Tables](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rebrand-ninja-tables/) | <10 | — | Oct 27, 2022 | 21/100 |
| 9 | [Dynamic Admin Tables](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dynamic-admin-tables/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Jul 12, 2025 | 37/100 |
| 10 | [BaraTables](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/baratables/) | <10 | — | Oct 3, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP DataTable free?
Yes. WP DataTable is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP DataTable safe to use in 2026?
WP DataTable works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 600+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP DataTable?
WP DataTable is active on 600+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 17,566 times since it launched in September 2016. It was downloaded 161 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP DataTable work with WordPress 7.1?
WP DataTable is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP DataTable last updated?
The latest version, 0.2.7, was released on January 30, 2025 (2 years ago).

### Who makes WP DataTable?
WP DataTable is developed and maintained by samsk.

### What are the best alternatives to WP DataTable?
The most popular alternatives to WP DataTable are Stylish Google Sheet Reader (200+ installs), Table Editor (100+ installs) and SheetFusion (50+ installs).


---
Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-datatable/ · Generated 2026-10-07 09:23 UTC by PageForge