WordPress plugin comparison
FlexTable vs wpDataTables
At a glance
- wpDataTables has more active installs: 60K+, against 3K+ for FlexTable.
- On a typical day, wpDataTables is downloaded about 456 times, FlexTable about 150.
- FlexTable is rated higher: 4.6 out of 5 from 35 reviews, against 4.5 from 449 reviews.
- Both were last updated on Nov 9, 2026.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- wpDataTables has been around longer: since 2015, against 2021 for FlexTable.
Line by line
wpDataTables leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  FlexTable |  wpDataTables |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,659 | #632 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 60K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 7.1K | 41.1K |
| Rating | 4.6(35) | 4.5(449) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.95 | ×1.86 |
| Last release | 1 day ago | 1 day ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 7.4 |
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