TablePress in WordPress

What is TablePress: TablePress in WordPress.TablePress is a popular WordPress plugin that lets you easily create and manage tables in your posts, pages, or widgets — without any coding.

Key Features of TablePress:

Feature	Description

Easy Table Creation

Create tables just like in Excel or Google Sheets using a user-friendly interface.

Shortcode Support

Insert tables anywhere using a simple shortcode like [table id=1 /].

Import/Export

Import/export tables in formats like Excel, CSV, HTML, and JSON.

Sorting & Filtering

Allow users to sort and filter tables on the frontend (with DataTables).

Responsive Tables

Add extensions for mobile-friendly (responsive) tables.

Formulas

Supports basic formulas like in spreadsheets.

Custom Styling

Style tables using built-in settings or custom CSS.

🎯 Where is TablePress Useful?

• Course Lists
• Pricing Tables
• Comparison Tables
• Schedules/Timetables
• FAQs or Product Specs

🧩 How to Create a Table in TablePress (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Install TablePress Plugin

1. Go to your WordPress Dashboard
2. Click on Plugins → Add New
3. Search for “TablePress”
4. Click Install Now, then Activate

Step 2: Create a New Table

1. In the Dashboard sidebar, click on TablePress → Add New Table
2. Enter:
   • Table Name
   • Description (optional)
   • Number of Rows & Columns
3. Click Add Table

Step 3: Enter Table Data

1. After creating the table, you’ll see a simple spreadsheet-style editor
2. Fill in your table content (like names, prices, info, etc.)
3. You can:
   • Merge cells
   • Add links or images
   • Use simple formatting (bold, italic, etc.)

Step 4: Customize Table Settings

• Below the table editor, you can:
  • Enable sorting, search, pagination
  • Toggle row highlighting, alternating colors, etc.
  • Add custom CSS classes if needed

Step 5: Insert Table on a Page or Post

1. Copy the Shortcode at the top of the table (e.g., [table id=1 /])
2. Paste this shortcode wherever you want the table to appear (in a page, post, or widget)

Step 6 (Optional): Import/Export Tables

• Go to TablePress → Import/Export
• You can import tables from Excel/CSV or export existing tables

Comparison between TablePress and Ninja Tables

Feature	TablePress	Ninja Tables

Ease of Use

Very simple, Excel-like interface

User-friendly with drag-and-drop and live preview

Free Version

✅ Yes (fully functional for most users)

✅ Yes, but with limitations (Pro version unlocks more)

Responsive Tables

❌ Needs separate Responsive Extension

✅ Built-in in free and pro versions

Design Customization

Basic (CSS required for advanced styling)

Advanced with built-in style customizer

Front-End Sorting/Filtering

✅ Yes (via DataTables integration)

✅ Yes (with extra features in Pro)

Import/Export Options

✅ Excel, CSV, JSON, HTML

✅ Excel, CSV, JSON

📝 Best For Whom?

Use Case	Recommended Plugin
Basic Tables (Free)	✅ TablePress
Responsive, Stylish Tables	✅ Ninja Tables
Visual Customization Without Coding	✅ Ninja Tables
Advanced Integrations (Woo, Forms)	✅ Ninja Tables Pro
Education/Research Tables	✅ TablePress

🏁 Summary

• Choose TablePress if you want a lightweight, free, and reliable plugin for basic tables, especially in blogs, research, or education.
• Choose Ninja Tables if you need modern design, responsive layout, or integrations with WooCommerce, forms, or charts — especially helpful for business websites.