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Ninja Tables
Table builder by WPManageNinja with drag-and-drop and data tables; Pro adds Google Sheets, WooCommerce and post tables, filters and front-end editing.
Free installs70K+WordPress.org, active
Est. Pro installs~16KLikely 8K–32K
Vendor claims80K+Vendor's own figure
Rating4.6/5472 reviews
Price from$79/yrFreemium
Last updated9 Oct 2026Version 5.2.18
Overview
Ninja Tables is a table builder from WPManageNinja, the team behind Fluent Forms. It offers two ways to build: a Drag and Drop mode for designed layouts such as pricing and comparison tables, and an Advanced data-table mode with typed columns (text, numbers, dates, images, buttons). Tables are inserted with a shortcode or the Gutenberg block.
The free version has no row limits and includes responsive column breakpoints, sorting, search, pagination, 100+ table styles, 50+ templates, CSV/JSON/Excel import and export in the admin, and one-click migration from TablePress and Supsystic. Large tables can use Ajax rendering, which loads data in chunks. Charts come from the separate free Ninja Charts plugin, which can chart table data with Chart.js or Google Charts.
Ninja Tables Pro
Pro is a single feature set sold by number of sites. It unlocks the extra data sources (Google Sheets with auto-sync, WooCommerce product and review tables, WP posts and custom post types, custom SQL queries and external CSV), conditional formatting, front-end editing with role permissions, custom filters (select, checkbox, date range, number range), stackable mobile layout, value transforms with Excel-style formulas, and visitor export buttons for CSV, Excel and print.
Limitations
- Most data sources, filters and export buttons are Pro-only, so the free plugin is mainly for manual tables.
- Ajax mode loads data in chunks but sorting and search still happen in the browser; there is no documented server-side processing.
- Custom SQL is aimed at the WordPress database; external database connections are not documented.
- No dedicated Elementor or Divi widget is documented; use the shortcode there.
Ninja Tables suits marketers and store owners who want attractive tables, WooCommerce product listings or Fluent Forms entries in a table, at a lower price than wpDataTables. For heavy database work or millions of rows, wpDataTables is the stronger choice.
Best for: Marketers and WooCommerce stores that want good-looking tables and product listings at a moderate price.
Ninja Tables is a flexible middle ground: easier and better-looking than TablePress for designed tables, and cheaper than wpDataTables for Sheets, WooCommerce and post tables. Its free version is mostly a manual builder, and it is not built for million-row datasets.
Pros
- Drag-and-drop mode is good for pricing and comparison layouts
- No row limits and 100+ styles in the free version
- Pro covers Google Sheets, WooCommerce, posts and custom SQL in one licence
- Front-end editing with role-based permissions
- Free Ninja Charts companion builds charts from table data
- Imports from TablePress and Supsystic in one click
Cons
- Filters, export buttons and conditional formatting are all Pro
- No documented true server-side processing for very large datasets
- Only a 14-day refund window
- No dedicated page-builder widgets beyond the Gutenberg block
Key features
What Ninja Tables highlights on its WordPress.org page and its own website, split by version.
Free version WordPress.org
- Unlimited tables and rows
- Drag-and-drop table builder
- Advanced data table mode
- 100+ table styles
- 50+ free templates
- Responsive column breakpoints
- Sorting, search and pagination
- CSV, JSON and Excel import
- Fluent Forms entries tables
- Migrate from TablePress, Supsystic
- Free Ninja Charts integration
- Gutenberg block
Pro / paid adds From $79/yr
- Google Sheets auto-sync
- WooCommerce product tables
- WooCommerce reviews table
- Posts and custom post type tables
- Custom SQL query tables
- Conditional formatting
- Front-end table editing
- Custom filters incl. date and number ranges
- Stackable mobile tables
- CSV, Excel and print buttons
- Excel-style formulas in transforms
- Image, file and lightbox fields
Feature checklist
18 of 18 features we track in Table Plugins, feature score 97/100
Building tables 6/6
Spreadsheet-style editor Key
Edit tables in a spreadsheet-like interface.
Row editor for data tables plus a drag-and-drop cell builder; no row limits.
Included
CSV & Excel import Key
Import tables from CSV, Excel or other files.
CSV and JSON import free; Excel import/export added in 5.2.18.
Included
Google Sheets live sync Key
Tables update automatically from a Google Sheet.
Google Sheets source auto-syncs; DataTables engine has a sync interval (default hourly).
Paid version Single Site
Database & query tables
Build tables from MySQL queries or external databases.
Custom SQL Query tables query your WordPress MySQL database; external DBs not documented.
Paid version Single Site
WooCommerce product tables Key
List products in a table with add-to-cart buttons.
WooCommerce tables with price, quantity and add-to-cart, plus bulk add to cart.
Paid version Single Site
Posts & custom post type tables
Tables of posts, pages or custom post types.
WP Posts tables for posts, pages and any custom post type, with ACF/meta columns.
Paid version Single Site
Display 7/7
Responsive tables Key
Tables adapt to mobile with scroll, stack or collapse modes.
Free column breakpoints across six screen sizes; stackable rows layout is Pro.
Included
Sorting & search Key
Visitors sort columns and search the table.
Sorting and search are available in the free version.
Included
Column filters
Dropdown or range filters per column.
Custom filters: select, radio, checkbox, text, date, date range and number range.
Paid version Single Site
Pagination
Split long tables into pages.
Pagination splits long tables into pages in the free version.
Included
Styling & cell merging
Colours, themes, merged cells and custom styles.
100+ styles, colour schemes, custom CSS; free cell merge in drag-and-drop mode.
Included
Conditional formatting
Highlight cells based on their values.
Rules change cell colour, text colour, content or CSS class by value.
Paid version Single Site
Charts Key
Create charts from table data.
Charts via the separate free Ninja Charts plugin (Chart.js or Google Charts).
Via add-on
Data & editing 5/5
Front-end editing
Logged-in users can edit table data on the front end.
Chosen roles can add, edit and delete rows on the front end.
Paid version Single Site
Large data sets
Server-side processing for very large tables.
Free Ajax mode loads data in chunks; no documented server-side sorting or search.
Partial
Export & print
Visitors export to CSV, Excel, PDF or print.
Visitor export buttons for CSV, Excel and print; no PDF button documented.
Paid version Single Site
Formulas & calculations
Spreadsheet-style formulas or column totals.
Excel-style formulas in Transform Value (Pro); column totals need a custom JS snippet.
Paid version Single Site
Block editor & page builders
Gutenberg block or page builder widgets.
Gutenberg block for inserting and styling tables; shortcode elsewhere.
Included
Pricing
Free
$0On WordPress.org
Free
Freeper yearUnlimited
Unlimited rows, drag-and-drop and data tables, templates, CSV/JSON/Excel import.
Single Site
$79per year1 site
All Pro features. First year shown at $63; lifetime $309 (shown at $247).
Agency
$129per year20 sites
First year shown at $103; lifetime $499 (shown at $399).
Unlimited
$299per yearUnlimited
First year shown at $239; lifetime $749 (shown at $599). 14-day refund.
Prices are list prices from the vendor's site, checked 14 Oct 2026. Many vendors discount the first year.
How many sites use Ninja Tables?
Free installs from WordPress.org, the vendor's own claim, and our estimate of paid installs.
Free version (WordPress.org)
70K+
Active installations reported by WordPress.org.
Vendor claim
80K+
Sites/users claimed on the vendor's website. source
Estimated Pro / paid installs
~16K
Our estimate, see method below.
How we estimated this: WordPress.org shows 70K+ free installs, which could mean anything from 70K to 80K. The vendor says 80K+ sites, so we put the free count halfway between the middle of that range and the vendor figure, at about 78K. About 78K free installs x 20% (the usual share of free sites that also run the paid version when many key features are paid) gives 16K. Likely range: 8K to 32K. This counts sites running the paid version, including sites whose licence has lapsed. Estimates are rough and based on public figures as of 14 Oct 2026.
Stats & health
Weekly downloads
7,435 downloads last week, 3M all time
Rating breakdown
| Version | 5.2.18 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | 9 Oct 2026 (25 days ago) |
| Tested up to | WordPress 7.1.4 |
| Requires | WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+ |
| Support threads (2 months) | 1 of 1 resolved |
| On WordPress.org since | 6 Oct 2017 |
Company & policy
| Refund policy | 14-day money-back (source, 14 Oct 2026) Full refund for requests made within 14 days of purchase. |
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FAQ
Is Ninja Tables free?
Yes. Ninja Tables has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $79/yr.
How many sites use Ninja Tables?
WordPress.org reports 70K+ active installations of the free version. The vendor claims 80K+ sites in total. We estimate around 16K sites run the paid version.
Does Ninja Tables have spreadsheet-style editor?
Yes: included. Row editor for data tables plus a drag-and-drop cell builder; no row limits.
Does Ninja Tables have csv & excel import?
Yes: included. CSV and JSON import free; Excel import/export added in 5.2.18.
Does Ninja Tables have google sheets live sync?
Yes: paid version (Single Site). Google Sheets source auto-syncs; DataTables engine has a sync interval (default hourly).
Does Ninja Tables have woocommerce product tables?
Yes: paid version (Single Site). WooCommerce tables with price, quantity and add-to-cart, plus bulk add to cart.
Does Ninja Tables have responsive tables?
Yes: included. Free column breakpoints across six screen sizes; stackable rows layout is Pro.
Does Ninja Tables have sorting & search?
Yes: included. Sorting and search are available in the free version.
Does Ninja Tables have charts?
Yes: via add-on. Charts via the separate free Ninja Charts plugin (Chart.js or Google Charts).
What is the difference between Ninja Tables free and Pro?
Free covers manual tables in both modes with styles, templates, responsive breakpoints and import. Pro adds Google Sheets, WooCommerce, post and SQL tables, filters, conditional formatting, front-end editing and export buttons.
How much does Ninja Tables Pro cost?
From $79/year for one site (first year discounted to $63), $129 for 20 sites and $299 for unlimited sites. Lifetime licences are also sold.
Can Ninja Tables show WooCommerce products?
Yes, with Pro. WooCommerce tables show products with price, quantity and add-to-cart buttons, and there is a reviews table type.
Can I import my TablePress tables?
Yes. Ninja Tables includes a one-click migration from TablePress and Data Tables Generator by Supsystic.
Does Ninja Tables make charts?
Through Ninja Charts, a separate free plugin from the same team that charts Ninja Tables data with Chart.js or Google Charts.
Last updated 14 Oct 2026. Spotted something wrong? Suggest an edit.