WP DataTable
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…
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.
- Small user base (600+ active installs)
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
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 WP DataTable stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| datatables | #13 |
| jquery | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 6 reviews
About WP DataTable
From the official readme · v0.2.7Description
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 (fat=1), Print view (fat=1), ColReorder, FixedColumns, FixedHeader, Responsive, Select
Features
- Provision of DataTables script and css style
- Full configuration via raw javascript (see https://datatables.net/reference/option/ for more info)
Usage
[wp-datatable id="ID" fat="LEVEL"]
paging: false,
responsive: true,
search: true,
//.. and more - see https://datatables.net/reference/option for full reference
[/wp-datatable]
- id – specifies ID of existing table to which datatable functionality should be applied
- fat – (optional) provide fat version of datatables (see Fat level)
CONTENT– optional datatables configuration
Fat level
- adds Button extension with HTML5 export and Print preview + JSZip for excel export
Installation
- Make sure you are using WordPress 4.0 or later and that your server is running PHP 5.2.4 or later (same requirement as WordPress itself)
- Install and activate the plugin as usual from the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
Changelog
0.2.7 (2025-01-31)
- Fix Contributor XSS via id attribute (reported by zaim via Wordfence)
0.2.6 (2022-11-02)
- Update jQuery DataTables to 1.11.1
0.2.5 (2018-04-13)
- fix copyright info
0.2.4 (2017-11-07)
- Update jQuery DataTables to 1.10.16
- Fixed sort icon paths
0.2.3 (2017-07-23)
- Update jQuery DataTables to 1.10.15
- Added Datatables with Button plugin, served if attribute fat=1
0.2.2 (2017-01-18)
- Fix sort images paths
- Update jQuery DataTables to 1.10.13
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FAQ
WP DataTable: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026
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).
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