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Make Tables Responsive

By Nikolay Nikolov

Design & Themes / Themes & Templates

Make Tables Responsive Review - In-Depth Analysis

Automatically makes HTML tables in posts and pages responsive for mobile devices.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.88/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 34+ reviews)

Active Installations

6,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin automatically transforms the HTML tables in your WordPress posts, pages, and widgets to be mobile-friendly. On devices with smaller screens, the tables will display in a new layout with two columns. The first column contains the data from the first row, which are the column names, while the second column displays the data from the other rows.

The plugin affects content in posts, pages, excerpts, category descriptions, and text/HTML widgets. Users can choose the affected screen size and customize the cell background and border colors for even and odd rows. It also provides options to disable the responsive feature for specific tables using HTML class or ID, or for specific posts and pages by ID.

Some advantages include its fully automatic operation, no changes to the original post/page content in the database, and easy reversibility by simply deactivating the plugin. However, there are some limitations such as the requirement for the first row to contain column names and the inability to handle merged cells or tables within tables.

Comparing to Alternatives

Make Tables Responsive stands out as a straightforward solution for making tables mobile-friendly without complex setup. Compared to other table plugins, it focuses solely on responsiveness.

Top alternatives

Make Tables Responsive

Strengths

Automatically converts existing tables to responsive format
No coding required for users
Lightweight and easy to use
Supports color customization for tables

Weaknesses

Limited to responsiveness features only
Lacks advanced table editing capabilities
No premium version with extended features

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's ease of use and effectiveness in making tables responsive, with minimal complaints.

Positive highlights

"My client simply copies and pastes the table into the post and the plugin does the rest." - be_pe
"It's like magic, you install the plugin and all of your nasty tables suddenly become responsive!"
"Does exactly what I needed for displaying multi-column tables on small screens." - MikeB
"A no-frills, applicable on existing tables solution." - gnorf
"Simplest and best table plugin I found." - mandrian

Common complaints

Limited functionality beyond responsiveness
No advanced customization options

Weaknesses

No support for complex table features
No premium support or updates

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a simple, effective way to make existing tables responsive on mobile devices without extra features or complexity.

Not ideal for

Those looking for advanced table editing, styling options, or premium support may find this plugin too basic.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides automatic responsiveness for tables, easy installation, and basic color customization without any cost.

Final Verdict

Make Tables Responsive is an excellent choice for users seeking a hassle-free way to ensure their tables display well on all devices. Its simplicity and effectiveness are praised by many users.

While it lacks advanced features and a premium version, it fulfills its core purpose reliably, making it a valuable tool for basic responsive table needs.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Make Tables Responsive plugin.

Mobile

Responsive

Tables

Screenshots

FAQ

If the plugin sees any tables that it does not support, it will skip them, leaving them unchanged. See the cons section above, for more details. If you still need help, use the support forum.