WordPress plugin comparison
bChart vs wpDataTables
At a glance
- wpDataTables has more active installs: 60K+, against 30+ for bChart.
- On a typical day, wpDataTables is downloaded about 456 times, bChart about 6.
- wpDataTables is rated higher: 4.5 out of 5 from 449 reviews, against 3.7 from 3 reviews.
- bChart was updated more recently: Oct 31, 2026, against Oct 14, 2026 for wpDataTables.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- wpDataTables has been around longer: since 2015, against 2021 for bChart.
Line by line
wpDataTables leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  bChart |  wpDataTables |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #23,438 | #631 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 60K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 122 | 31.8K |
| Rating | 3.7(3) | 4.5(449) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.24 | ×1.86 |
| Last release | 9 days ago | 26 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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