WordPress plugin comparison
Data Tables vs wpDataTables
At a glance
- wpDataTables has more active installs: 60K+, against 100+ for Data Tables.
- On a typical day, wpDataTables is downloaded about 456 times, Data Tables about 4.
- Data Tables is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.5 from 449 reviews.
- wpDataTables was updated more recently: Oct 14, 2026, against Jul 26, 2026 for Data Tables.
- wpDataTables is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for Data Tables.
- wpDataTables has been around longer: since 2015, against 2022 for Data Tables.
Line by line
wpDataTables leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Data Tables |  wpDataTables |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #15,318 | #631 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 60K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 114 | 31.8K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 4.5(449) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.30 | ×1.86 |
| Last release | 3 months ago | 26 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.1 | 7.4 |
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