About this plugin
ZenTables connects to your Google Sheet, Airtable base, or Notion database and generates a beautifully styled, responsive, searchable table — embedded on any WordPress page or post with a single shortcode.
No developer needed. No raw spreadsheet UI. Just a clean, live table that matches your site.
How It Works
- Connect your Google Sheet (or Airtable / Notion) at zen-tables.com
- Style your table — colors, fonts, headers — to match your site
- Copy your embed ID from your ZenTables dashboard
- Paste the shortcode on any page: [zentables id="zt_xxxx"]
- Done. The table updates automatically whenever your data changes.
Why ZenTables
- No raw spreadsheet UI — Raw Google Sheet embeds show grid lines, formula bars, and column letters. ZenTables renders a styled, professional table.
- Auto-sync — Edit your Sheet, the site table updates instantly. No re-publishing required.
- Mobile-friendly — Fully responsive. Looks great on any device.
- Search and filter — Pro plan adds a search bar and column filter dropdowns so visitors can find what they need.
- Matches your brand — Full control over colors, fonts, and headers.
- Works everywhere — Google Sheets, Airtable, and Notion all supported.
Shortcode Usage
Basic embed:
[zentables id=”zt_xxxx”]
With custom width:
[zentables id=”zt_xxxx” width=”80%”]
Find your embed ID in your ZenTables dashboard after connecting your data source.
Use Cases
- Agency client directories — Let clients update a Google Sheet; the website directory updates itself
- Pricing tables — Non-technical staff update pricing in Sheets, site reflects it immediately
- Job boards — HR posts new roles in a spreadsheet, job board updates live
- Event listings and schedules — Keep schedules current without touching WordPress
- Product catalogs — Manage inventory in Airtable, display it on your site
- Team directories — Notion database displayed as a searchable staff directory
Free Plan
Free plan includes up to 3 live tables. No credit card required.
Pro Plan
Pro adds: unlimited tables, search bar, column filter dropdowns, custom domain, priority support, and more. com/pricing for details.
External Services
com) to display your embedded table data.
js. That script then renders the table by fetching your table’s data from the ZenTables servers using your embed ID.
g. zt_abc123 ) is sent to ZenTables servers to identify and retrieve the correct table. No visitor personal data is collected or transmitted by this plugin.
When it is sent: Only when a page containing a [zentables] shortcode is loaded by a visitor.
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- Terms of Service: https://zen-tables.com/terms-of-service
- Privacy Policy: https://zen-tables.com/privacy-policy