WordPress plugin comparison
Smart Table Builder vs wpDataTables
At a glance
- wpDataTables has more active installs: 60K+, against 100+ for Smart Table Builder.
- On a typical day, wpDataTables is downloaded about 456 times, Smart Table Builder about 5.
- Smart Table Builder is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews, against 4.5 from 449 reviews.
- wpDataTables was updated more recently: Oct 14, 2026, against Jan 29, 2026 for Smart Table Builder.
- wpDataTables is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Smart Table Builder.
- wpDataTables has been around longer: since 2015, against 2024 for Smart Table Builder.
Line by line
wpDataTables leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Smart Table Builder |  wpDataTables |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #15,000 | #631 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 60K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 165 | 31.8K |
| Rating | 5.0(3) | 4.5(449) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.28 | ×1.86 |
| Last release | 9 months ago | 26 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 7.4 |
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