wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table… vs Posts Table with Search & Sort (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table…

wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table…

4.5(448)

70K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 5 days ago
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Posts Table with Search & Sort

Posts Table with Search & Sort

4.6(19)

3.0K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 3 months ago
View Posts Table with Search & Sort

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Posts Table with Search & Sort has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 19 reviews) while wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table… leads in active installations (70K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table… has accumulated 2.5M+ total downloads while Posts Table with Search & Sort has 128K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table…
Posts Table with Search & Sort4.6/5
Total Reviews
448wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table…
Posts Table with Search & Sort19
Active Installs
70K+wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table…
Posts Table with Search & Sort3.0K+
Total Downloads
2.5M+wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table…
Posts Table with Search & Sort128K+
Support Resolution
100%wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table…
Posts Table with Search & SortN/A
Last Updated
5 days agowpDataTables – WordPress Data Table…
Posts Table with Search & Sort3 months ago
First Released
2015wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table…
Posts Table with Search & Sort2016
Age
11 yearswpDataTables – WordPress Data Table…
Posts Table with Search & Sort10 years
WP Requires
4.0+wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table…
Posts Table with Search & Sort6.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table…
Posts Table with Search & Sort7.4+
Business Model
Free + PremiumwpDataTables – WordPress Data Table…
Posts Table with Search & SortFree + Premium
Latest Version
6.5.0.3wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table…
Posts Table with Search & Sort1.4.12

Rating Breakdown

wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table…

4.5/5(448 reviews)
5
84%
4
3%
3
3%
2
2%
1
8%

Posts Table with Search & Sort

4.6/5(19 reviews)
5
84%
4
5%
3
5%
2
0%
1
5%

Recent Reviews

wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table… Reviews

by steveck722

This plugin solved the problem!

I am impressed with the Data Tables plugin for how it solved my client’s problem of displaying the contents of Google sheets. But what really impressed me was the customer service I received from Milo

by hiegl

Unique and best solution!

There are many simple table solutions for WP, but if it gets more complex, this plugin is the only one, that is flexible, stable and lightweight. It took us a long time of testing and comparing, but o

by brucegomb

It works!

It’s been very stable so far and I’ve been using it for free. I’m upping the game and am going to register it because I want to import from an excel spreadsheet. I may end up with a lot of tables bec

Posts Table with Search & Sort Reviews

by barkingbird

Great plugin, outstanding support

I bought the Pro version and the plugin works great, well worth the money. There is nothing else out there like it. The support I received has been fantastic and much appreciated!

by fraskeke

Good Plugin and good support

A great plugin with solid support, lightweight, and easy to set up. It provides an effective solution. What more could you ask for? Thanks.

by jerome21z

So far, so great.

I don’t usually leave reviews so early, but this thing is so easy to use right out of the box, there’s no reason for me not to! Simple to use, works like a charm, and is easily responsive. If I have a

Frequently Asked Questions

Is wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table… or Posts Table with Search & Sort more popular?
wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table… has 70K+ active installations while Posts Table with Search & Sort has 3.0K+. wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table… or Posts Table with Search & Sort?
wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table… has a 4.5/5 rating from 448 reviews, while Posts Table with Search & Sort has a 4.6/5 rating from 19 reviews.
Are wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table… and Posts Table with Search & Sort free?
wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table… is free + premium and Posts Table with Search & Sort is free + premium. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table… or Posts Table with Search & Sort?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table… was last updated 5 days ago and Posts Table with Search & Sort was last updated 3 months ago.

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