/ Plugin Category

/ Content Management

/ Blog & Article Publishing

/ Posts Table with Search & Sort

Posts Table with Search & Sort

By Barn2 Plugins

Content Management / Blog & Article Publishing

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Posts Table with Search & Sort Review - In-Depth Analysis

Create searchable and sortable tables of your WordPress posts easily. Visitors can filter content by date, category, tag, or author. This plugin is fully responsive and user-friendly.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.66/10

User Rating

4.6/5 (based on 19+ reviews)

Active Installations

3,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Posts Table with Search & Sort is a WordPress table plugin that helps site owners organize WordPress posts into sortable and filterable tables. This makes it easy for your audience to find the content they need.

Visitors can easily filter content by date, category, tag, or author, making this WordPress table plugin highly adaptable to different use cases. Install this plugin to organize your WordPress posts into simple, searchable, and visually appealing tables. It includes pagination and responsive layouts for smaller screens as standard.

To get started with this WordPress table plugin, simply add the shortcode [posts_table] to any page or widget. The free version includes features like creating sortable and filterable post tables, choosing columns, and responsive design.

For more advanced features, consider the Pro version, which adds functionality such as custom fields, media embeds, and AJAX support. The plugin is also WPML compatible for international translations.

Comparing to Alternatives

Posts Table with Search & Sort stands out in the WordPress data table plugin space with its unique features and user-friendly design. Here are some notable alternatives to consider.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Easy to use with minimal setup required
Responsive design ensuring compatibility across devices
Includes search and sort functionality out of the box
Offers a Pro version with enhanced features
Strong customer support as noted by users

Weaknesses

Had a medium security vulnerability fixed recently
Some users reported issues with translation files
Limited advanced customization compared to some competitors
Table directory display issues reported by a user

User Sentiment Analysis

With a high average rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 19 reviews, users generally express strong satisfaction with the plugin's ease of use and support. Positive feedback dominates, with very few complaints.

Positive highlights

'Very helpful plugin' - bharti9107
'So far, so great. Easy to use right out of the box' - jerome21z
'Good plugin and good support' - fraskeke
'Great plugin, outstanding support' - barkingbird
'This plugin really solved lots of people's problem' - larraisme

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Medium security vulnerability fixed in version 1.4.11
Translation file (pot) not always up to date
Table directory not displaying properly for some users

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a straightforward, responsive plugin to display posts in searchable and sortable tables with reliable support.

Not ideal for

Those requiring extensive customization or advanced features beyond the plugin's scope, or users concerned about past security issues without applying updates promptly.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers essential features like searchable and sortable post tables with responsive design, suitable for most basic needs.

Pro version

The Pro version adds premium features such as enhanced customization options, additional table templates, and priority support.

Final Verdict

Posts Table with Search & Sort is a highly rated plugin that excels in providing an easy-to-use solution for displaying posts in tables with search and sort capabilities. Its responsive design and strong support make it a solid choice for many WordPress users.

While it had a medium-level security vulnerability that has since been fixed, users should ensure they keep the plugin updated. Compared to alternatives, it offers a good balance of features and usability, especially with its Pro version enhancements.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Posts Table with Search & Sort plugin.

Data-table Plugin

WordPress Table

Table Plugin

Screenshots

FAQ

Simply choose your options at Settings > Posts Table With Search & Sort, then add the shortcode [posts_table] to any page.

The column widths are calculated automatically by the plugin, based on the contents of each column. However, you can override this for one (or more) columns by setting an exact width. You would need to add some code to your theme (or in a custom plugin) to do this. The filter to hook into is posts_data_table_column_defaults. Here’s an example setting the title column to 80px;

add_filter( 'posts_data_table_column_defaults', 'posts_table_set_title_column_width' );  function posts_table_set_title_column_width( $column_defaults )     $column_defaults['title']['width'] = '80px';     return $column_defaults; }

Bear in mind that the plugin might still override your column width if there isn’t enough room for the data it contains, or the rest of the columns in the table.