Description
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. See zen-tables.com/pricing for details.
External Services
This plugin connects to the ZenTables service (zen-tables.com) to display your embedded table data.
What it does: When a visitor loads a page containing a ZenTables shortcode, this plugin loads the ZenTables embed script from cdn.zen-tables.com/embed.js. That script then renders the table by fetching your table’s data from the ZenTables servers using your embed ID.
What data is sent: The embed ID you provided in the shortcode (e.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.
Service provider: ZenTables (zen-tables.com)
- Terms of Service: https://zen-tables.com/terms-of-service
- Privacy Policy: https://zen-tables.com/privacy-policy
Installation
- Upload the
zentablesfolder to/wp-content/plugins/zentables/
— OR — search “ZenTables” in the WordPress plugin directory and click Install - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress
- Go to zen-tables.com and create a free account
- Connect your Google Sheet, Airtable base, or Notion database
- Copy your embed ID (looks like
zt_abc123) from your dashboard - Add the shortcode to any page or post:
[zentables id="zt_abc123"]
That’s it. Your table is live.
FAQ
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Where do I find my embed ID?
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Log into your dashboard at zen-tables.com. After connecting a data source and styling your table, click Get Embed Code. Your embed ID starts with
zt_and looks likezt_abc123. -
Does the table update automatically?
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Yes. Edit your Google Sheet, Airtable base, or Notion database and the embedded table reflects the change automatically. No re-publishing in WordPress required.
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Does the free plan cost anything?
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No. The free plan supports up to 3 live tables with no credit card required.
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Will it work with my page builder?
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Yes. The shortcode works in the classic editor, Gutenberg block editor, Elementor, Divi, WPBakery, and any page builder that supports shortcodes or HTML.
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Can I embed multiple tables on the same page?
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Yes. Use a separate shortcode for each table with its own embed ID.
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Is the table mobile-responsive?
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Yes. ZenTables tables are fully responsive and display correctly on all screen sizes.
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What data sources are supported?
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Google Sheets, Airtable, and Notion. More integrations are on the roadmap.
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Do I need to know code?
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No. The shortcode is all you need. No PHP, JavaScript, or CSS required.
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Where can I get support?
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Email hello@zen-tables.com or visit the full integration guide at zen-tables.com/integrations.
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Contributors & Developers
“ZenTables — Embed Live Data Tables” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release
- [zentables id=”zt_xxxx”] shortcode
- Auto-enqueue of ZenTables embed script
- Settings page under Settings > ZenTables
- Support for Google Sheets, Airtable, and Notion