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TablePress Extension: Chartist

By silsha

Content Management / Document Management & Downloads

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

TablePress Extension: Chartist Review - In-Depth Analysis

Create responsive charts from TablePress tables with this extension.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.72/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 5+ reviews)

Active Installations

700+

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 extension for TablePress allows you to create responsive charts based on the data in your TablePress tables. Using Chartist.js, you can easily visualize your data in various chart formats.

To use this extension, simply add the shortcode [table-chart id=123 /] to any post or page, replacing 123 with the ID of your TablePress table. You can customize the chart with optional parameters such as showing or hiding the chart line and area, setting the chart type, and adjusting the aspect ratio.

For advanced users, you can override the default styles by adding a custom CSS file in the wp-content directory. This gives you full control over the appearance of your charts to match your website's design.

Comparing to Alternatives

TablePress Extension: Chartist stands out as a specialized extension for TablePress users, offering charting capabilities integrated with TablePress data. While there are several charting plugins available, this extension uniquely complements TablePress functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Seamless integration with TablePress plugin
Simple and flexible chart creation
Eliminates need to import images from external sources
Highly rated with perfect user satisfaction
Lightweight with no known security vulnerabilities

Weaknesses

Not very easy to use initially according to some users
Requires applying a patch for optimal functionality
Limited to users who already use TablePress
No pro version with advanced features available

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all reviewers and no negative feedback, users express strong satisfaction with the plugin's performance and utility.

Positive highlights

Works very well! (jayjaytlk)
Really useful Tablepress extension (karimun)
Superb Plugin despite initial learning curve (adarshmadrecha)
Simple and flexible, avoids complex image imports (onefiniteplanet)
Nice plugin (pit24)

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Not very easy to use for beginners
Requires manual patching for full functionality

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who rely on TablePress for managing tables and want an integrated solution to create charts directly from their table data will find this plugin very beneficial.

Not ideal for

Users unfamiliar with TablePress or those seeking a standalone charting plugin with extensive features might find this plugin less suitable, especially given the lack of a pro version and the need for manual patching.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers full charting integration with TablePress, enabling users to create and display charts without additional cost.

Final Verdict

TablePress Extension: Chartist is a highly rated, secure, and effective plugin for users who want to extend TablePress with charting capabilities. Its seamless integration and positive user feedback make it a strong choice for those already using TablePress.

However, the plugin's usability challenges and the need for manual patching may deter some users, and the absence of a pro version limits advanced feature availability. Users should weigh these factors against their specific needs and consider alternative charting plugins if they require standalone or more feature-rich solutions.