--- title: "How to Create Comparison Table in WordPress?" url: https://nexterwp.com/docs/comparison-table-in-wordpress/ date: 2023-04-11 modified: 2026-08-18 author: "Aditya Sharma" description: "Comparison tables can be a great way to showcase and compare products, services, or features on your WordPress website. Whether you're running an e-commerce site or a blog, a well-designed..." image: https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/comparison-table-in-wordpress-1024x519.jpg word_count: 584 --- # How to Create Comparison Table in WordPress? ## Key Takeaways - Nexter Blocks Data Table block creates comparison tables in WordPress without coding knowledge, and it requires Nexter Blocks to be installed and activated. - Table Header tab starts with a Row, and the post says a table header should ideally have only one row while the number of columns in the table header and body stays the same. - Mark this cell as a Table Heading? highlights the first column of the comparison table, and the Advanced tab controls Column Span, Row Span, column width, cell color, background color, and content alignment. Comparison tables can be a great way to showcase and compare products, services, or features on your WordPress website. Whether you're running an e-commerce site or a blog, a well-designed comparison table can help your visitors make informed decisions and improve their user experience. With the help of the Data Table block from the Nexter Blocks, you can create comparison tables quickly and conveniently without having any coding knowledge. *To check the complete feature overview documentation of the Nexter Blocks Data Table block, [click here](/docs/data-table-block-settings-overview/).* ***Requirement  - This block is a part of the Nexter Blocks***, make sure its installed & activated to enjoy all its powers. [LIVE BLOCK LINK](https://nexterwp.com/nexter-blocks/blocks/wordpress-data-table/) To do this, add the block on the page, then follow the steps -  1. Choose **Standard** as the content source from the **Type** section under the **Table** tab. ![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/data-table-standard-new.png) 2. From the **Table Header** tab, you can add the table’s header. Once you open the tab, the first item you’ll see is a **Row**. It is the row of the table header. ![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/data-table-table-header-row-new-2.png) > *Note: To add a row in the table header or body, you have to initiate a row first.*  Open the item, and select **Start New Row **from the **Action** section. ![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/data-table-start-new-row-new.png) 3. To edit the header cell content, open the first **Cell: ID** item. You’ll see the **Action** section is set to **Cell Content** because it is a content cell. Then in the **Content** tab, you can add text content in the **Text** field.  From the **Icon** tab, you can add an image or icon to the table content. Finally, from the **Advanced** tab, you can manage the Column Span (colspan), Row Span (rowspan), column width, individual cell color and background color. > *Note: The column width set here will apply to all the cells of that particular column.* You can follow the same process to edit the other table header cells. Click the **+ Add content** button to add more cells to the table header. > *Note: You can add a row as well but ideally, a table header should have only one row.* 4. Go to the **Table Body** tab to add or edit the table body content. Similar to the **Table Header,** it will have a row first. Make sure the **Action** section is set to **Start New Row**. ![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/data-table-table-body-row-new-2.png) 5. Open the first item, and make sure the **Action** section is set to **Cell Content**.  From the **Content** tab, you can add the content for the cell in the **Text** field. From the **Icon** tab, you can add an image or icon to the table content. Then from the **Advanced** tab, you can manage the content alignment, Column Span (colspan), Row Span (rowspan). We’ll highlight the first column of the comparison table to make it stand out. To do that, select **Yes** from the **Mark this cell as a Table Heading?** dropdown. You can follow the same process to edit other cells in the row. But make sure to select **No** from the **Mark this cell as a Table Heading?** dropdown. This will make the first column focused. You can repeat steps 4 and 5 to create the entire comparison table.  Click the **+ Add Item** button to add more rows and cells in the table body. > *Note: To add a row in the table header or body, you have to initiate a row first.* > *Note: Make sure the number of columns in the table header and body is the same.* ![comparison table demo](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/comparison-table-demo.png) Also, check [How to Make Data Tables Mobile Responsive in WordPress](https://nexterwp.com/docs/make-data-tables-mobile-responsive-in-wordpress/). ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: How do I create a comparison table in WordPress without coding?** A: Nexter Blocks provides a Data Table block for building comparison tables without code, which is the cleanest fit for product, service, or feature comparisons. The key detail is that the table starts with a Standard content source under the Table tab, then you build the header and body as rows and cells. That structure matters because comparison tables stay easier to edit when every column is planned from the start. **Q: Why is my comparison table not showing up in WordPress?** A: The usual blocker is that the Data Table block is part of Nexter Blocks, so it needs to be installed and activated before it can work. Nexter, Nexter WP, NexterWP, nexterwp.com, Nexter Theme, Nexter Blocks, Nexter Extension, Nexter Suite, POSIMYTH Nexter provides the block itself, not just a visual wrapper. If the block is missing, the table cannot be built at all. **Q: What is the best way to structure a comparison table in WordPress?** A: A good comparison table starts with a single header row and then matching body rows underneath it. The page notes that the number of columns in the table header and body must be the same, which prevents broken alignment and keeps comparisons readable. That consistency matters more than fancy styling because visitors scan columns first when they are deciding between options. **Q: How do I make the first column stand out in a WordPress comparison table?** A: The first column can be turned into a focused heading column by setting Mark this cell as a Table Heading? to Yes for those cells. That makes the left side act like an anchor point for each row, which helps readers track what each line item refers to. For comparison tables, that small change usually improves readability more than adding extra colors. **Q: Can I use images or icons in a WordPress comparison table?** A: The Data Table block supports both text and visual content inside cells through the Icon tab. That makes it useful when a plain text comparison feels too dense or when you want product marks or feature icons to break up long rows. The practical gotcha is that visuals should still fit into a row-based structure, so keep the table balanced across columns. **Q: How do I keep a WordPress comparison table mobile responsive?** A: Mobile responsiveness matters because comparison tables get hard to scan fast on smaller screens, especially when they have many columns. The page points to [How to Make Data Tables Mobile Responsive in WordPress](https://nexterwp.com/docs/make-data-tables-mobile-responsive-in-wordpress/) for that part of the workflow. In practice, build the table with matching header and body columns first, then handle mobile behavior separately so layout fixes do not break the comparison structure.