Tables are an important element of a website and help to present data in an easy to understand format. Though tables can be manually added using HTML and CSS inside the posts, it is not a feasible option for many. WordPress table plugins are a convenient way to add tables to your website without need of any knowledge of HTML and CSS.
Here are the best WordPress table plugins:
1) TablePress
TablePress is one of the most popular WordPress table plugins. With this plugin, you can easily create and manage beautiful tables. The plugin allows you to embed tables into posts, pages or text widgets using a simple shortcode. Also, tables can include any type of data and formulas can also be evaluated. One can also import and export tables from/to Excel, HTML, and JSON files.
Some useful insights about TablePress:
Cost: Free
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars
Requires: 4.2 or higher
Compatible up to: 4.2.2
Last updated: 2015-4-6
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2) Easy Table
Easy Table is another good choice when one wants to include tables in the WordPress website or blog. The plugin is easy to use and allows you to insert tables using CSV format. You will just type your table data directly in the post and need not to switch to another window or click any toolbar button. It offers you the easiest way to build a table.
Some useful insights about Easy Table:
Cost: Free
Ratings: 4.6 out of 5 stars
Requires: 3.0 or higher
Compatible up to: 3.9.6
Last updated: 2014-7-20
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3) Ultimate Tables
When you want to create, manage and design tables without writing HTML code, this plugin is an apt choice. It lets you create and manage easily your tables from the WordPress administration. One can also insert tables into pages, posts, articles or in the ultimate table widget. You can also enter text or html code inside the cells.
Some useful insights about Ultimate Tables:
Cost: Free
Ratings: 4 out of 5 stars
Requires: 2.8 or higher
Compatible up to: 4.2.2
Last updated: 2015-6-12
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4) Websimon Tables
When you are looking for WordPress table plugins, Websimon Tables is another good choice. It allows you to create as many tables as you wish and create a unique design for each one. The tables can include images or any type of html code and these tables can be a part of post or pages using a short and simple shortocde.
Some useful insights about Websimon Tables:
Cost: Free
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Requires: 2.0.3 or higher
Compatible up to: 3.6.1
Last updated: 2013-9-12
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5) MCE Table Buttons
This efficient plugin adds table editing controls to the visual content editor. It offers an easy way to add table editing controls from the full version of TinyMCE, optimized for WordPress. This light weight plugin has received rave reviews from the users for its powerful and useful features.
Some useful insights about MCE Table Buttons:
Cost: Free
Ratings: 4.7 out of 5 stars
Requires: 3.4 or higher
Compatible up to: 4.0.5
Last updated: 2014-8-24
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6) OSD Simple Table Generator
It offers a simple way to quickly create tables within your WordPress content area. It is a light weight table plugin and supports any custom attribute, colspans, rowspans, table headers, footers, width and borders. The plugin supports the ability to define your own delimiters for entire site or per table basis.
Some useful insights about OSD Simple Table Generator:
Cost: Free
Ratings: 4 out of 5 stars
Requires: 3.4 or higher
Compatible up to: 4.0.5
Last updated: 2014-11-25
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