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TablePress – Tables in WordPress made easy v3.4
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1 1 === TablePress - Tables in WordPress made easy ===
2 2 Contributors: TobiasBg
3 -Donate link: https://tablepress.org/donate/
4 -Tags: table,spreadsheet,data,csv,excel,html,tables
5 -Requires at least: 5.8
6 -Requires PHP: 5.6.20
7 -Tested up to: 6.3
8 -Stable tag: 2.1.8
3 +Donate link: https://tablepress.org/premium/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=textlink&utm_content=donate-link
4 +Tags: table, spreadsheet, csv, excel, tables
5 +Requires at least: 6.7
6 +Requires PHP: 7.4
7 +Tested up to: 7.1
8 +Stable tag: 3.4
9 9 License: GPLv2
10 10 License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
11 11
12 -Embed beautiful and interactive tables into your WordPress website’s posts and pages, without having to write code!
12 +Embed beautiful, accessible, and interactive tables into your WordPress website’s posts and pages, without having to write code!
13 13
14 14 == Description ==
15 15
16 -TablePress is the most popular and highest rated WordPress table plugin. It allows you to easily create and manage beautiful and interactive tables on your website.
16 +**Boost your website with feature-rich tables that your visitors will love!**
17 17
18 -* Easily add, edit, and manage **small and large data tables**, without any coding!
19 -* Use any type of data, insert **images**, **links**, and even **math formulas**!
20 -* Add live **sorting**, **pagination**, **searching**, and more for your site’s visitors!
21 -* **Import** and **export** tables from/to Excel, CSV, HTML, and JSON files.
22 -* Embed tables into posts, pages, or other site areas using the block editor or Shortcodes.
18 +TablePress is the most popular and highest-rated WordPress table plugin.
19 +
20 +* Easily create, edit, and manage **beautiful and modern** data tables, from simple **price lists** to searchable **directories, product and model tables, inventories, schedules**, and research datasets.
21 +* Add live **sorting**, **pagination**, **searching**, and other interactive features that help visitors find what they’re looking for on any device.
22 +* Use any type of data and enrich your tables with **images**, **links**, and even **math formulas**.
23 +* **Import** and **export** tables from/to **Excel**, CSV, HTML, and JSON files or URLs, including spreadsheet data from **Google Sheets**, **Excel Online**, and files stored on **Dropbox** or **OneDrive**.
24 +* Embed tables into posts, pages, or other site areas using the block editor, an Elementor widget, or Shortcodes.
23 25 * All with **no coding knowledge needed**!
24 26
25 -Even **more great features** for you and your site’s visitors and **priority email support** are **available** with a Premium license plan of TablePress. [Go check them out!](https://tablepress.org/premium/)
27 +Even **more great features** for you and your site’s visitors and **priority email support** are **available** with a Premium license plan of TablePress. [Go check them out!](https://tablepress.org/premium/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=textlink&utm_content=readme)
26 28
29 += Common use cases =
30 +
31 +TablePress will handle a wide range of tables, from simple price lists to searchable directories and large datasets. Popular examples include:
32 +
33 +* Product and model tables
34 +* Service and price lists
35 +* Directories and listings
36 +* Schedules and timetables
37 +* Participant and member lists
38 +* Inventories and collections
39 +* Comparison tables
40 +* Research and statistical data
41 +
42 += Accessible and SEO-friendly tables =
43 +
44 +TablePress creates accessible HTML tables whose content can be searched by visitors, WordPress search, and search engines alike. Interactive features like sorting, filtering, and pagination include accessibility enhancements for screen readers and other assistive technologies.
45 +This makes it easy for visitors to find relevant information, whether they are browsing a large directory, searching a product table, or using your site’s search function.
46 +
27 47 = More information =
28 -Visit the plugin website at [tablepress.org](https://tablepress.org/) for more information, take a look at [example tables](https://tablepress.org/demo/), or [check out TablePress on a free test site](https://tablepress.org/demo/#try). For latest news, [follow @TablePress](https://twitter.com/TablePress) on Twitter or subscribe to the [TablePress Newsletter](https://tablepress.org/#newsletter).
29 48
49 +Visit [tablepress.org](https://tablepress.org/) for more information, take a look at [example tables](https://tablepress.org/demo/), or [try TablePress on a free test site](https://tablepress.org/demo/#try). For latest news, [follow @TablePress](https://twitter.com/TablePress) on Twitter/X or subscribe to the [TablePress Newsletter](https://tablepress.org/#newsletter).
50 +
30 51 == Screenshots ==
31 52
32 53 1. "All Tables" screen
33 54 2. "Edit" screen
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36 57 5. "Export" screen
37 58 6. "Plugin Options" screen
38 59 7. "About" screen
39 60 8. The “TablePress table” block in the block editor
40 -9. An example table (as it can be seen on the [TablePress website](https://tablepress.org/demo/))
61 +9. An example table as shown on a frontend page
41 62
42 63 == Installation ==
43 64
44 65 The easiest way to install TablePress is via your WordPress Dashboard:
45 66
46 -1. Go to the "Plugins" screen, click "Add New", and search for "TablePress" in the WordPress Plugin Directory.
67 +1. Go to the "Plugins" screen, click "Add Plugin", and search for "TablePress" in the WordPress Plugin Directory.
47 68 1. Click "Install Now" and after that's complete, click "Activate".
48 69 1. Create and manage tables by going to the "TablePress" screen in the admin menu.
49 -1. To insert a table into a post or page, add a "TablePress table" block in the block editor and select the desired table.
70 +1. To insert a table into a post or page, add a "TablePress table" block in the block editor or a widget in the Elementor page builder and select the desired table or use Shortcodes with other page builders.
50 71
51 72 Manual installation works just as for other WordPress plugins:
52 73
53 -1. [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/tablepress.latest-stable.zip) and extract the ZIP file.
54 -1. Move the folder "tablepress" to the "wp-content/plugins/" directory of your WordPress installation, e.g. via FTP.
55 -1. Activate the plugin "TablePress" on the "Plugins" screen of your WordPress Dashboard.
74 +1. [Download the TablePress ZIP file](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/tablepress.latest-stable.zip).
75 +1. Go to the “Plugins” screen on your site and upload it by clicking “Add Plugin” → “Upload Plugin”.
76 +1. Or, extract the ZIP file and move the folder “tablepress” to the “wp-content/plugins/” directory of your WordPress installation, e.g. via FTP.
77 +1. Activate "TablePress" on the "Plugins" screen of your WordPress Dashboard.
56 78 1. Create and manage tables by going to the "TablePress" screen in the admin menu.
57 -1. To insert a table into a post or page, add a "TablePress table" block in the block editor and select the desired table.
79 +1. To insert a table into a post or page, add a "TablePress table" block in the block editor or a widget in the Elementor page builder and select the desired table or use Shortcodes with other page builders.
58 80
59 81 == Frequently Asked Questions ==
60 82
61 83 = Where can I find answers to Frequently Asked Questions? =
62 -Many questions, regarding different features or styling, have been answered on the [FAQ page](https://tablepress.org/faq/) on the plugin website.
63 84
85 +Many questions, regarding different features or styling, have been answered on the [FAQ page](https://tablepress.org/faq/) and in the extensive [TablePress plugin documentation](https://tablepress.org/documentation/) on the TablePress website.
86 +
64 87 = Support? =
65 88
66 89 **Premium Support**
67 90
68 -Users with a valid TablePress Premium license plan are eligible for Priority Email Support, directly from the plugin developer! [Find out more!](https://tablepress.org/premium/)
91 +Users with an active TablePress Premium license plan are eligible for Priority Email Support, directly from the plugin developer! [Find out more!](https://tablepress.org/premium/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=textlink&utm_content=readme)
69 92
70 93 **Community Support for users of the Free version**
71 94
72 95 For support questions, bug reports, or feature requests, please use the [WordPress Support Forums](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/tablepress/). Please search through the forums first, and only [create a new topic](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/tablepress/#new-post) if you don't find an existing answer. Thank you!
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71 94
72 95 For support questions, bug reports, or feature requests, please use the [WordPress Support Forums](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/tablepress/). Please search through the forums first, and only [create a new topic](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/tablepress/#new-post) if you don't find an existing answer. Thank you!
73 96
74 97 = Requirements? =
75 -In short: WordPress 5.8 or higher, while the latest version of WordPress is always recommended. The upcoming TablePress 2.2 will require WordPress 6.0 and PHP 7.2 or higher.
76 98
99 +In short: WordPress 6.7 or higher, while the latest version of WordPress is always recommended. In addition, the server must be running PHP 7.4 or newer.
100 +
77 101 = Languages and Localization? =
102 +
78 103 TablePress uses the ["Translate WordPress" platform](https://translate.wordpress.org/). Please see the sidebar on the TablePress page in the [WordPress Plugin Directory](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tablepress/) for available translations.
79 104
80 105 To make TablePress available in your language, go to the [TablePress translations page](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/tablepress), log in with a free wordpress.org account and start translating.
81 106
82 107 = Development =
108 +
83 109 You can follow the development of TablePress more closely in its official [GitHub repository](https://github.com/TablePress/TablePress).
84 110
85 111 = Where do I report security issues? =
112 +
86 113 Please report security issues and bugs found in the source code of TablePress through the [Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program](https://patchstack.com/database/vdp/tablepress).
87 -The Patchstack team will assist you with verification, CVE assignment, and notify the developers of this plugin.
114 +The Patchstack team will assist you with verification, CVE assignment, and notify the TablePress developer.
88 115
89 116 = Where can I get more information? =
90 -Visit the plugin website at [tablepress.org](https://tablepress.org/) for the latest information on TablePress, [follow @TablePress](https://twitter.com/TablePress) on Twitter, or subscribe to the [TablePress Newsletter](https://tablepress.org/#newsletter).
91 117
118 +Visit the plugin website at [tablepress.org](https://tablepress.org/) for the latest news on TablePress, [follow @TablePress](https://twitter.com/TablePress) on Twitter/X, or subscribe to the [TablePress Newsletter](https://tablepress.org/#newsletter).
119 +
92 120 == How to use TablePress ==
93 121
94 122 After installing the plugin, you can create and manage tables on the "TablePress" screen in the WordPress Dashboard.
95 123
96 -To insert a table into a post or page, add a "TablePress table" block in the block editor and select the desired table.
124 +To insert a table into a post or page, add a "TablePress table" block in the block editor or a widget in the Elementor page builder and select the desired table or use Shortcodes with other page builders.
97 125
98 -Examples for common styling changes via "Custom CSS" code can be found on the [TablePress FAQ page](https://tablepress.org/faq/).
99 -You may also add certain features (like sorting, pagination, filtering, alternating row colors, row highlighting, print name and/or description, ...) by enabling the corresponding checkboxes on a table's "Edit" screen.
126 +Beginner-friendly step-by-step [tutorials, guides, and how-tos](https://tablepress.org/tutorials/) show how to achieve common and popular tasks with TablePress.
127 +You can find examples for common styling changes via “Custom CSS” code on the [TablePress FAQ page](https://tablepress.org/faq/).
128 +You may also add features like sorting, pagination, searching, filtering, alternating row colors, row highlighting, and more by enabling the corresponding options on a table’s “Edit” screen.
100 129
101 -**Even more great features for you and your site’s visitors and priority email support are available with a Premium license plan of TablePress. [Go check them out!](https://tablepress.org/premium/)**
130 +== Premium features ==
102 131
103 -== Changelog ==
132 +Need additional functionality for larger tables or advanced use cases? Premium license plans for TablePress add features such as:
104 133
105 -Changes in recent versions are shown below. For earlier changes, please see the [changelog history](https://tablepress.org/info/#changelog).
134 +* Options for responsive tables
135 +* Advanced filtering and search
136 +* Fixed table headers and columns
137 +* Automatic periodic imports
138 +* Custom styling options
139 +* And much more
106 140
107 -= Version 2.1.8 =
141 +Priority email support is also included. [Check out the details on the TablePress website.](https://tablepress.org/premium/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=textlink&utm_content=readme)
108 142
109 -TablePress 2.1.8 fixes a few bugs and brings some nice enhancements. For more information on changes and new features in TablePress 2.1, please see below.
143 +== Changelog ==
110 144
111 -* Improvements and code corrections for enhanced compatibility with the upcoming WordPress 6.4 were added.
112 -* An issue with flushing the caches of other plugins after updating a table was fixed.
113 -* The list of allowed CSS properties in “Custom CSS” has been extended to include new properties.
114 -* The “Advanced Loading” module now properly supports evaluated formulas. (TablePress Max only.)
115 -* Several external code libraries and build tools have been updated to benefit from enhancements and bug fixes.
116 -* Please note: The upcoming TablePress 2.2 will require WordPress 6.0 and PHP 7.2 or higher.
145 +Changes in recent versions are shown below. For earlier changes, please see the [changelog history](https://tablepress.org/info/#changelog).
117 146
118 -= Version 2.1.7 =
147 += Version 3.4 (September 30, 2026) =
119 148
120 -TablePress 2.1.7 fixes a few bugs and brings some nice enhancements. For more information on changes and new features in TablePress 2.1, please see below.
149 +TablePress 3.4 is a feature, stability, maintenance, and compatibility update. Here are the highlights:
121 150
122 -* Some improvements for enhanced compatibility with WordPress 6.3 were added.
123 -* A bug with the loading of the frontend features for site visitors in the context of the block editor was fixed.
124 -* Formula evaluation: The HYPERLINK() function from Excel is now supported for creating clickable links.
125 -* The Stack mode of the Responsive Tables feature now works better when column widths have been changed. (TablePress Pro and Max only.)
126 -* The Counter Column feature no longer requires sorting or filtering to be activated. (TablePress Pro and Max only.)
127 -* The Counter Column feature now takes into account pagination when Server-side Processing is used. (TablePress Max only.)
128 -* The Server-side Processing feature now handles edge cases with conflicting settings better. (TablePress Max only.)
129 -* Cleaned up, improved, and simplified code, for easier future maintenance, to follow WordPress Coding Standards, and to offer helpful inline documentation.
130 -* Several external code libraries and build tools have been updated to benefit from enhancements and bug fixes.
151 +**New Table Editor Toolbar on the “Edit” Screen**
131 152
132 -= Version 2.1.6 =
153 +The new Table Editor Toolbar makes all editing features available right where you need them. Your mouse’s scroll wheel can rest easy now: Gone are the days of going back and forth between the Table Content and Table Manipulation sections. We already can’t imagine living without it.
133 154
134 -The TablePress 2.1.6 release was withdrawn due to a bug. Its changes are part of TablePress 2.1.7.
155 +* The toolbar will stick to the top of the screen so that it’s always available when your table is in view.
156 +* It also offers quick access to operations like Undo/Redo or Cut/Copy/Paste that have previously only been available through the right-click context menu.
157 +* Hovering over a button shows its name and keyboard shortcut for even quicker editing!
135 158
136 -= Version 2.1.5 =
159 +**Behind the scenes**
137 160
138 -TablePress 2.1.5 fixes a few bugs and brings some nice enhancements. For more information on changes and new features in TablePress 2.1, please see below.
139 -
140 -* Early improvements for the upcoming WordPress 6.3 were added.
141 -* The header cells on the “Edit” screen now show sorting arrow icons again, to indicate that columns can be sorted by a double-click.
142 -* Cleaned up, improved, and simplified code, for easier future maintenance, to follow WordPress Coding Standards, and to offer helpful inline documentation.
161 +* Various code modernizations, removal of outdated legacy code, and optimizations for better performance.
162 +* Several minor bugs and inconsistencies have been fixed and improved!
163 +* Cleaned up and simplified code, for easier future maintenance, to follow WordPress Coding Standards, and to offer helpful inline documentation.
143 164 * Several external code libraries and build tools have been updated to benefit from enhancements and bug fixes.
144 165
145 -= Version 2.1.4 =
146 -
147 -TablePress 2.1.4 fixes a few bugs and brings some nice enhancements. For more information on changes and new features in TablePress 2.1, please see below.
148 -
149 -* A warning message that could show on some servers after importing files was fixed.
150 -* A PHP deprecation notice was fixed, for improved compatibility with current versions of PHP.
151 -* The “Row Filtering” module no longer returns wrong cache results when filtering from a URL parameter is used. (TablePress Pro and Max only.)
152 -* Cleaned up, improved, and simplified code, for easier future maintenance, to follow WordPress Coding Standards, and to offer helpful inline documentation.
153 -* Several external code libraries and build tools have been updated to benefit from enhancements and bug fixes.
154 -
155 -= Version 2.1.3 =
156 -
157 -TablePress 2.1.3 fixes a few bugs and brings some nice enhancements. For more information on changes and new features in TablePress 2.1, please see below.
158 -
159 -* Pasting text into table cells via the right-click context menu on the “Edit” screen now works as expected.
160 -* The list of allowed CSS properties in “Custom CSS” has been extended to include new properties.
161 -* The Server-side Processing feature now shows a loading animation while data is retrieved from the server. (TablePress Max only.)
162 -* The TablePress REST API now only returns the “_links” field upon request, for improved performance. (TablePress Max only.)
163 -* The TablePress REST API now caches the generated JSON schema, for improved performance. (TablePress Max only.)
164 -* Cleaned up, improved, and simplified code, for easier future maintenance, to follow WordPress Coding Standards, and to offer helpful inline documentation.
165 -* Several external code libraries and build tools have been updated to benefit from enhancements and bug fixes.
166 -
167 -= Version 2.1.2 =
168 -
169 -TablePress 2.1.2 fixes a few bugs and brings some nice enhancements. For more information on changes and new features in TablePress 2.1, please see below.
170 -
171 -* The “Modules” screen now supports the Ctrl/Cmd + S keyboard shortcut for saving changes on the screen. (TablePress Pro and Max only.)
172 -* Some erroneously removed CSS code for the TablePress admin screens was restored.
173 -* The TablePress REST API now properly returns the table ID as well. (TablePress Max only.)
174 -* Cleaned up, improved, and simplified code, for easier future maintenance, to follow WordPress Coding Standards, and to offer helpful inline documentation.
175 -* Several external code libraries and build tools have been updated to benefit from enhancements and bug fixes.
176 -
177 -TablePress 2.1.1 contains these changes:
178 -
179 -* The “Plugin Options” screen now supports the Ctrl/Cmd + S keyboard shortcut for saving changes on the screen.
180 -* Keyboard shortcuts for moving cells no longer erroneously trigger when navigating inside an edited cell.
181 -* A few typos in translatable strings were corrected.
182 -* Some instances of invalid HTML code were fixed.
183 -* Cleaned up, improved, and simplified code, for easier future maintenance, to follow WordPress Coding Standards, and to offer helpful inline documentation.
184 -* Several external code libraries and build tools have been updated to benefit from enhancements and bug fixes.
185 -
186 -TablePress 2.1 contains these changes:
187 -
188 -**New features, enhancements, and bug fixes**
189 -
190 -* Full compatibility with WordPress 6.2.
191 -* On the “Edit” screen, you can now set the desired default cell size via the “Screen Options” tab, for maximum flexibility when editing large tables.
192 -* The table editor’s context menu now also works when editing a cell.
193 -* The table editor’s context menu and keyboard shortcuts now allow inserting images and links at the current cursor position and as well as turning existing text into a link.
194 -* On the “Edit” screen, potential confusion is reduced by adjusting how individual sections can be collapsed.
195 -* Tables that use scrolling are less likely to have misplaced header cells.
196 -* The “Export” screen now has a button to quickly reverse a long list of tables, which can save time if you want to export a table from the end of the list.
197 -* The “Last Editor” of a table is again determined correctly.
198 -* More detailed error messages are shown on the “Edit” and “Import” screens.
199 -* A few styling glitches on the different TablePress admin screens have been fixed.
200 -* The “Edit” screen shows other available features, to make users aware of them. (TablePress Free only.)
201 -* The “Fixed Header” module now works more reliably with themes that use floating elements as well. (TablePress Pro and Max only.)
202 -* The “Alphabet Filtering” module has more options, like choosing a filtering column and alphabet, and is more robust on small screens. (TablePress Pro and Max only.)
203 -* The “Automatic Filtering” module also allows using commas in filter values now. (TablePress Pro and Max only.)
204 -* The “Column Filter Dropdowns” module now only disables selections if none can be made. (TablePress Pro and Max only.)
205 -* The “REST API” module now allows public and unauthenticaed requests, if desired. (TablePress Max only.)
206 -* The “Server-side Processing” module is more robust when dealing with large tables that use many settings. (TablePress Max only.)
207 -* Cleaned up, improved, and simplified code, for easier future maintenance, to follow WordPress Coding Standards, and to offer helpful inline documentation.
208 -* Several external code libraries and build tools have been updated to benefit from enhancements and bug fixes.
209 -
210 166 **Premium versions**
211 167
212 -* Even more great features for you and your site’s visitors and priority email support are available with a Premium license plan of TablePress. [Go check them out!](https://tablepress.org/premium/)
168 +* Even more great features for you and your site’s visitors and priority email support are available with a Premium license plan of TablePress. [Go check them out!](https://tablepress.org/premium/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=textlink&utm_content=readme)
213 169
214 170 == Upgrade Notice ==
215 171
216 -= 2.1.8 =
217 -This update is a stability and maintenance release. Updating is highly recommended.
218 -
219 -= 2.1 =
220 -This update is a feature and enhancement release. Updating is highly recommended.
172 += 3.4 =
173 +This update is a feature, stability, maintenance, and compatibility release. Updating is highly recommended!