TableCrafter – JSON Data Tables & API Data Viewer

TableCrafter is the ultimate lightweight solution for displaying dynamic data in WordPress.

Unlike heavy table builders that bloat your database, TableCrafter acts as a direct window to your data. Connect to any external API or JSON file, and we’ll render a beautiful, responsive table instantly.

We fill the gap between complex, expensive plugins like wpDataTables/TablePress and raw HTML tables.

Why choose TableCrafter? * 🏎️ Blazing Fast: Zero database bloat. Data is fetched on-the-fly via JavaScript. * 🔗 Dynamic & Live: Perfect for financial data, stock tickers, crypto prices, or live inventory that changes every minute. * 📱 Mobile Ready: Automatically responsive tables that look great on phones. * 🛠️ Zero Config: Smart column detection means you just paste a URL, and we handle the rest.

🚀 Key Features

• Universal JSON Support: Works with any public API or .json file.
• Smart Auto-Formatting: Automatically detects headers and formats data intelligently.
• Live Admin Preview: Test your API endpoints directly in the customized dashboard.
• Developer Friendly: Vanilla JavaScript core with no jQuery dependencies.

💡 Powerful Use Cases

• Crypto & Finance Portals: Display live Bitcoin/ETH prices from CoinGecko or Binance APIs.
• Company Intranets: Show employee directories fetched from your internal HR systems.
• E-Commerce Stock: Display real-time product availability from external suppliers.
• Open Data Projects: Visualize government datasets, weather data, or sports statistics.
• Affiliate Marketers: Create dynamic comparison tables that auto-update from a central JSON feed.

⚡ TableCrafter vs. The Giants

Feature TableCrafter TablePress / wpDataTables

Primary Data Source JSON / API (Dynamic) Manual Entry / SQL / Excel

Setup Time < 1 Minute 10-30 Minutes

Database Impact None (Zero Bloat) High (Stores data in WP DB)

Performance Instant Client-Side Server-Side Heavy

Cost 100% Free Freemium / Expensive

If you need a static table you edit manually, use TablePress. If you need a live, dynamic data view from an API, TableCrafter is the only tool you need.

Usage

Basic Shortcode: [tablecrafter source=»https://api.coingecko.com/api/v3/coins/markets?vs_currency=usd»]

With Custom ID: [tablecrafter source=»…» id=»my-crypto-table»]