WordPress plugin comparison
Data Tables vs WP Table Builder
At a glance
- WP Table Builder has more active installs: 50K+, against 100+ for Data Tables.
- On a typical day, WP Table Builder is downloaded about 417 times, Data Tables about 4.
- Data Tables is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.8 from 681 reviews.
- WP Table Builder was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Jul 26, 2026 for Data Tables.
- WP Table Builder is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for Data Tables.
- WP Table Builder has been around longer: since 2019, against 2022 for Data Tables.
Line by line
WP Table Builder leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Data Tables |  WP Table Builder |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #15,318 | #747 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 50K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 114 | 39.2K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 4.8(681) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 33% |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.30 | ×1.22 |
| Last release | 3 months ago | 1 day ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.1 | 7.4 |
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