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WP Table Builder – Drag & Drop Table Builder

By WP Table Builder

Content Management / Document Management & Downloads

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

WP Table Builder – Drag & Drop Table Builder Review - In-Depth Analysis

WP Table Builder is a drag and drop table builder plugin for WordPress. Create responsive tables easily with various elements.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.35/10

User Rating

4.8/5 (based on 681+ reviews)

Active Installations

50,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

6.41 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

WP Table Builder is a drag and drop table builder plugin for WordPress. It is incredibly easy to create responsive tables with WP Table Builder.

This plugin is perfect for creating comparison tables, pricing tables, list tables, and many more. The builder includes seven elements that you can add to your tables: Text, Image, List, Button, Star Rating, Custom HTML, and Shortcode.

All elements come with their own customization options. The cell management mode allows you to add new rows and columns, merge cells, split cells, and more.

After installing the plugin, you will find a Table Builder menu. You can select the number of columns and rows, generate the table, and then drag and drop elements into the cells. Once finished, you can save the tables and embed them in posts and pages using a shortcode.

You can also import tables from CSV or XML files and export tables to these formats as well. This makes it easy to move tables to another site while preserving settings.

Comparing to Alternatives

WP Table Builder is a popular drag-and-drop table builder plugin with several direct alternatives available in the WordPress ecosystem.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Intuitive drag-and-drop interface for easy table creation
Highly customizable and capable of creating professional-looking tables
Responsive and works well across various devices
Excellent and responsive customer support
Includes a pro version with advanced features

Weaknesses

Requires navigating to a separate page to create tables, which some users find inconvenient
Not always intuitive for beginners or less tech-savvy users
Has a history of multiple security vulnerabilities, though they have been patched
Some updates have caused issues on certain websites

User Sentiment Analysis

With a high overall rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 681 users, the plugin enjoys overwhelmingly positive feedback, especially praising its ease of use and support. Negative reviews are very rare and do not highlight major recurring issues.

Positive highlights

'Easy to use and tech support is top notch' – bbacal
'Very good support' – daishi
'Great plugin, excellent support' – todw
'Easy to use, good support' – behman
'This plugin is really easy to use and the tables look really professional' – jenjen125

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Some users find the interface not intuitive enough for beginners
Having to leave the current page to build tables is inconvenient
Past updates have occasionally caused site issues
Security vulnerabilities have been identified in earlier versions

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a powerful yet user-friendly drag-and-drop table builder with professional support and are comfortable updating plugins regularly to maintain security.

Not ideal for

Users who prefer fully integrated table building within the page editor or those who are inexperienced with WordPress and might find the interface less intuitive. Also, those concerned about plugin security history should be cautious.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers a robust drag-and-drop table builder with many customization options suitable for most users.

Pro version (49 - 399 USD / year)

The pro version adds advanced features such as unlimited sites access, additional table elements, priority support, and enhanced customization options.

Final Verdict

WP Table Builder stands out as a highly rated and feature-rich table builder plugin with excellent user support and a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface. Its free version is powerful enough for many users, while the pro version unlocks further capabilities for advanced needs.

However, users should be aware of its past security vulnerabilities and occasional update issues, ensuring they keep the plugin up to date. Those seeking seamless integration within page editors or simpler interfaces might consider alternatives. Overall, it offers strong value for users who prioritize functionality and support.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free WP Table Builder – Drag & Drop Table Builder plugin.

Drag-and-drop

Table

Table Builder

Screenshots

FAQ

Please remember you MUST have PHP 5.6+ to be able to use this plugin.

Upload the plugin zip file via the plugin page of WordPress by clicking ‘Add New’ and selecting the zip from your local computer.
Activate the plugins through the Plugins menu in WordPress.

That’s it. You’re done!