Title: ZenTables — Embed Live Data Tables Author: balminbingham Published: August 27, 2026 Last modified: August 27, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/zentables-embed-live-data-tables/assets/banner-772x250.png? rev=3669276) ![](https://ps.w.org/zentables-embed-live-data-tables/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev =3669276) # ZenTables — Embed Live Data Tables By [balminbingham](https://profiles.wordpress.org/balminbingham/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/zentables-embed-live-data-tables.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/zentables-embed-live-data-tables/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/zentables-embed-live-data-tables/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/zentables-embed-live-data-tables/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/zentables-embed-live-data-tables/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/zentables-embed-live-data-tables/) ## 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 1. Connect your Google Sheet (or Airtable / Notion) at [zen-tables.com](https://zen-tables.com) 2. Style your table — colors, fonts, headers — to match your site 3. Copy your embed ID from your ZenTables dashboard 4. Paste the shortcode on any page: `[zentables id="zt_xxxx"]` 5. 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](https://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](https://zen-tables.com/terms-of-service) * Privacy Policy: [https://zen-tables.com/privacy-policy](https://zen-tables.com/privacy-policy) ## Installation 1. Upload the `zentables` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/zentables/` — OR — search“ ZenTables” in the WordPress plugin directory and click Install 2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** menu in WordPress 3. Go to [zen-tables.com](https://zen-tables.com) and create a free account 4. Connect your Google Sheet, Airtable base, or Notion database 5. Copy your embed ID (looks like `zt_abc123`) from your dashboard 6. Add the shortcode to any page or post: `[zentables id="zt_abc123"]` That’s it. Your table is live. ## FAQ ### Where do I find my embed ID? Log into your dashboard at [zen-tables.com](https://zen-tables.com). After connecting a data source and styling your table, click **Get Embed Code**. Your embed ID starts with `zt_` and looks like `zt_abc123`. ### Does the table update automatically? Yes. Edit your Google Sheet, Airtable base, or Notion database and the embedded table reflects the change automatically. No re-publishing in WordPress required. ### Does the free plan cost anything? No. The free plan supports up to 3 live tables with no credit card required. ### Will it work with my page builder? Yes. The shortcode works in the classic editor, Gutenberg block editor, Elementor, Divi, WPBakery, and any page builder that supports shortcodes or HTML. ### Can I embed multiple tables on the same page? Yes. Use a separate shortcode for each table with its own embed ID. ### Is the table mobile-responsive? Yes. ZenTables tables are fully responsive and display correctly on all screen sizes. ### What data sources are supported? Google Sheets, Airtable, and Notion. More integrations are on the roadmap. ### Do I need to know code? No. The shortcode is all you need. No PHP, JavaScript, or CSS required. ### Where can I get support? Email [hello@zen-tables.com](https://wordpress.org/plugins/zentables-embed-live-data-tables/hello@zen-tables.com?output_format=md) or visit the full integration guide at [zen-tables.com/integrations](https://zen-tables.com/integrations). ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “ZenTables — Embed Live Data Tables” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ balminbingham ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/balminbingham/) [Translate “ZenTables — Embed Live Data Tables” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/zentables-embed-live-data-tables) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/zentables-embed-live-data-tables/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/zentables-embed-live-data-tables/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/zentables-embed-live-data-tables/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/zentables-embed-live-data-tables/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## 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 ## Meta * Version **1.0.0** * Last updated **10 hours ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 5.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.1** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Tags * [Airtable](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/airtable/)[Google Sheets](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/google-sheets/) [notion](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/notion/)[responsive table](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/responsive-table/) * [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/zentables-embed-live-data-tables/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. 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