WordPress plugin comparison
Data Tables vs TablePress
At a glance
- TablePress has more active installs: 600K+, against 100+ for Data Tables.
- On a typical day, TablePress is downloaded about 4,585 times, Data Tables about 4.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- TablePress was updated more recently: Oct 12, 2026, against Jul 26, 2026 for Data Tables.
- TablePress is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for Data Tables.
- TablePress has been around longer: since 2012, against 2022 for Data Tables.
Line by line
TablePress leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Data Tables |  TablePress |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #15,318 | #96 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 600K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 114 | 369.3K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 5.0(4.6K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.30 | ×4.89 |
| Last release | 3 months ago | 28 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.1 | 7.4 |
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