WordPress plugin comparison
Data Tables vs Smart Table Builder
At a glance
- Both have 100+ active installs.
- On a typical day, Smart Table Builder is downloaded about 5 times, Data Tables about 4.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Data Tables was updated more recently: Jul 26, 2026, against Jan 29, 2026 for Smart Table Builder.
- Smart Table Builder is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 6.8.12 for Data Tables.
- Data Tables has been around longer: since 2022, against 2024 for Smart Table Builder.
Line by line
Smart Table Builder leads on 3 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Data Tables |  Smart Table Builder |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #15,318 | #15,000 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 114 | 165 |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 5.0(3) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.30 | ×0.28 |
| Last release | 3 months ago | 9 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.1 | 7.2 |
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