WordPress plugin comparison
Data Tables vs TableCloth
At a glance
- Data Tables has more active installs: 100+, against 10+ for TableCloth.
- On a typical day, Data Tables is downloaded about 4 times, TableCloth about 1.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Data Tables was updated more recently: Jul 26, 2026, against Sep 13, 2014 for TableCloth.
- Data Tables is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.8.12, against 4.0.38 for TableCloth.
- TableCloth has been around longer: since 2014, against 2022 for Data Tables.
Line by line
Data Tables leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Data Tables |  TableCloth |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #15,318 | #38,313 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 114 | 37 |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 4.0.38 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.30 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 3 months ago | 12 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.1 | – |
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