Build data tables for WordPress
wpDataTables Premium helps you turn complex information into clear, usable tables and charts. It can work with data from Excel, CSV, XML, JSON, PHP, Google Sheets, MySQL, MS SQL, and PostgreSQL sources, allowing you to present large datasets without creating the table structure from scratch.
The plugin is designed for data analysts, researchers, educators, developers, designers, publishers, and store owners who need to display information in an organized format. Tables can be embedded in posts or pages, and shortcodes can help you place tables, charts, or individual values where they are needed.
Premium capabilities
- Create dynamic WooCommerce product tables with product data, automatic updates, and “Add to Cart” functionality.
- Build tables from WordPress posts, pages, and custom post types through the WP Posts Builder integration.
- Use Google Spreadsheet API connections to sync tables with private Google Sheets.
- Create manual tables from MySQL queries and update manual tables from existing CSV, Excel, and Google Sheets sources.
- Connect to MySQL, MS SQL, or PostgreSQL databases and work with tables containing millions of rows through MySQL.
- Edit tables through an Excel-like interface on the back end and front end.
- Use foreign keys to link multiple tables and restrict front-end users to viewing and editing only their own data.
Design and presentation
Premium tables can be adapted to the needs of individual projects. Set different skins, fonts, backgrounds, and colors for each table, or use detailed cell formatting for more control over presentation. The table builder supports merged cells, adjustable and reorderable rows and columns, font settings, borders, media, custom HTML, links, star ratings, and shortcodes in cells.
Responsive mode, sticky headers, and sticky left or right columns can make larger tables easier to navigate. You can also transform column values into links, mail triggers, phone triggers, or images. Sorting by one or more columns, row grouping, and single-cell shortcodes help visitors find or reuse specific information.
Practical workflows
Use Premium to publish research data, academic information, comparison tables, pricing details, inventories, or product catalogs. A store can replace a traditional WooCommerce grid with a detailed table, while a content creator can combine tables and charts with articles. Developers and designers can create customizable data displays for client sites without coding every table from the beginning.
Extend the workflow
Free add-ons include Forminator Forms Integration for creating tables from Forminator submissions. Premium users can also purchase separate add-ons for master-detail tables, advanced cascade filters, Word or Excel report generation, Gravity Forms integration, and Formidable Forms integration. These add-ons are sold separately from the Premium plugin.
Installation and first steps
Install wpDataTables Premium in your WordPress site, then choose the table type or data source that matches your project. Import or connect the data, configure columns and table settings, and adjust the appearance for the intended page. Use the available shortcode to place the finished table or chart in a post or page, and review editing or visibility settings before publishing.
