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Accessible Table

Insert a data table with captions and scope, not a layout hack.

Accessible Table is a proposed WordPress plugin — Insert a data table with captions and scope, not a layout hack. It is not available for download yet — 0 of the 50 votes needed have been cast. Vote to move it forward, or join the waitlist to be emailed on release.

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At a glance

Platform
WordPress
Status
Collecting votes
Votes
0 of 50 (50 to go)
Requirements
WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+
Integrations
Block editor
Pricing
Free core + Pro · Pro from $19/year
Build time
~4 weeks after threshold
Accessible Table — concept preview of the proposed WordPress plugin

The problem

Most table blocks skip caption and th scope, so the table fails a basic accessibility pass.

Who this WordPress plugin is for

Publishers who need real data tables in the block editor.

Accessible Table is a proposed WordPress plugin for Publishers who need real data tables in the block editor..

A block outputs table, caption, thead, and scope on header cells. It is not a spreadsheet importer and it is not ARIA Fixer — that draft repairs existing DOM.

Proposed plugin features

What this WordPress plugin would include in an initial release.

  • Caption required

    The block asks for a caption before publish.

  • Header scope

    Column headers get scope=col.

  • No layout tables

    The block is for data, not for putting a page into columns.

Not in the first release

Kept out of scope on purpose, so the first version ships small and focused.

  • CSV import
  • Spreadsheet formulas
  • PDF tables

Concept screens

Data table with a caption for screen readers
Data table with a caption for screen readers

What happens after you vote

Every draft follows the same path from proposal to release.

  1. 1

    Collecting votes You are here

    The community decides whether this plugin gets built.

  2. 2

    Threshold reached

    Enough votes — the draft enters the build queue.

  3. 3

    In development

    Scope stays close to the published feature list.

  4. 4

    Ready to download

    Waitlisted voters are emailed first, with download details.

Integrations

Block editor

Requirements

WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+

Expected pricing

Free core + Pro · Pro from $19/year

Alternatives today

The core table block, ARIA Fixer, a table plugin with charts

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this WordPress plugin draft.

Is this ARIA Fixer?

ARIA Fixer finds problems in existing markup. This is a table you insert correctly.

Can I paste from Excel?

Not in the first release. You fill the cells in the editor.

Is Accessible Table available to download yet?

No. Accessible Table is a proposed WordPress plugin, not a finished download. It has 0 of the 50 votes needed before development starts.

What does Accessible Table do?

Insert a data table with captions and scope, not a layout hack. It is a WordPress plugin proposal published on DraftPlugins, where the community votes on which drafts get built.

When will Accessible Table be released?

Estimated build time is ~4 weeks after threshold. Everyone on the waitlist is emailed as soon as it ships.

How much will Accessible Table cost?

Expected pricing: Free core + Pro · Pro from $19/year. Pricing for a draft is indicative and can change before release.

How do I get notified when Accessible Table is ready?

Vote on this page and join the waitlist with your email. We only email you about Accessible Table — release notes and access details.

What does Accessible Table require?

Planned requirements: WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+.

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