The Best Alternative to TablePress for WordPress Users
Filtering, paging, styling, and table control — no plugin needed.
TablePress has been a go-to WordPress plugin for data tables for years. And it's fine... But if you want a more powerful, cheaper, slicker tool HTML Table Maker is the alternative you’ve been looking for.
With no plugin installs or shortcodes required, HTML Table Maker turns your Excel file into a powerful, responsive table you can embed anywhere in WordPress — complete with column ordering, live filtering, pagination, and custom design controls. And yes, ALL these features come free!
In this post, we’ll show you why more WordPress users are switching from TablePress in droves — and how to create your first table in under 5 minutes.
Example: A Fully Interactive Table
Below is a live example of a table built using HTML Table Maker. It supports dynamic intelligent filters, column sorting, page navigation, and looks great across devices — no extra coding required.
Why Choose HTML Table Maker Over TablePress?
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Intelligent Filtering – far more control to instantly search and refine rows
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Beautiful Pagination – perfect for large tables with hundreds of rows
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Column Ordering – users can sort by any column without reloading
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Beautiful Design Tools – control font, color, layout, and spacing
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Free Tier Generosity – all core features available without a paid plan
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Instant Updates – reupload your Excel sheet to refresh the table — no re-editing
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Zero Plugins Required – embed anywhere with a simple iframe snippet
Built for WordPress, Without Plugin Headaches
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Works in Gutenberg, Classic Editor, Elementor, and more
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No risk of breaking updates or plugin conflicts
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Paste your table snippet directly into an HTML block
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Perfect for product comparisons, team lists, reports, and data charts
How to Replace TablePress in 3 Easy Steps
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Upload Your Spreadsheet
- Visit HTML Table Maker
- Upload your Excel file — we support `.xlsx` tables with headers
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Design Your Table
- Choose filters, sorting, and layout options
- Style the font, spacing, and colors to match your site
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Embed on Your Site
- Click “Save” and copy your embed code
- Paste into any WordPress post or page using an HTML block
That’s it — no plugin updates, no shortcode issues, no reformatting.
Get started for free and build your next WordPress table the better way.