Description
SheetFusion is a free Google Sheets table plugin for WordPress. It turns public Google Sheets and spreadsheets into searchable, sortable, responsive tables using a Gutenberg block or shortcode.
It is designed for site owners who manage data in Google Sheets and want to publish that data on WordPress without creating a Google Cloud project, setting up OAuth, paying for higher row limits, or relying on external frontend CDN requests.
SheetFusion fetches CSV data from Google’s public export endpoint. Your sheet must be published to the web. Private sheets are not supported because SheetFusion intentionally avoids API keys and OAuth.
Best for
- Publishing Google Sheets as searchable WordPress tables
- Creating sortable product tables, pricing tables, directories, schedules, rankings, comparison tables, and resource lists
- Replacing manual HTML tables with spreadsheet-powered tables
- Displaying larger public spreadsheets without a freemium row-count limit
- Embedding tables with either a Gutenberg block or shortcode
Features
- Turn public Google Sheets into searchable, sortable WordPress tables
- Gutenberg block and shortcode support
- Saved table builder with per-table display settings
- Responsive table modes: horizontal scroll, stacked rows, and mobile cards
- Search, sorting, pagination, result info, row menu, and export buttons
- CSV, Excel, PDF/Print, and Print export options
- Safe HTML columns for sanitized links and inline markup
- Optional sticky header and max-height scrolling
- Server-side row filtering by column
- Backward-compatible direct sheet embeds
- No API key, OAuth app, or Google Cloud setup required
- No row-count paywall; only a configurable safety cap to protect server memory
- No telemetry and no external frontend CDN requests
Why use SheetFusion?
Many table plugins require manual table editing, paid upgrades for larger tables, API setup, or external services. SheetFusion is designed for site owners who already manage data in Google Sheets and want a simple way to publish that data as a WordPress table.
Publish the sheet, paste the Sheet ID, choose your display settings, and embed the table with a block or shortcode.
How it works
SheetFusion fetches CSV data from Google’s public export endpoint. Your Google Sheet must be published to the web.
Because SheetFusion uses public CSV export, it does not require a Google API key, OAuth app, Google Cloud project, or private account connection.
Private Google Sheets are not supported.
External Services
This plugin connects to:
- Google Sheets (
docs.google.com) – your WordPress server fetches public CSV data for the Sheet ID and tab name you provide.
SheetFusion does not collect, store, or transmit personal visitor data to SheetFusion servers. Visitors’ browsers do not request bundled table libraries from external CDNs.
Bundled Libraries
The following libraries are bundled locally:
- DataTables 1.13.8 – MIT
- DataTables Buttons 2.4.2 – MIT
- JSZip 3.10.1 – MIT
Shortcode Reference
Saved table mode:
[sheetfusion table="123"]
Optional wrapper class:
[sheetfusion table="123" class="financial-table-wrapper"]
Saved table mode uses saved settings only. Saved table settings come from SheetFusion > Table Setup and are not overridden by shortcode or block display defaults.
Direct shortcode mode:
[sheetfusion id="SHEET_ID" sheet="Sheet1"]
Direct shortcode attributes:
theme– clean, stripe, minimal, dark, editorial, compactdensity– comfortable, compact, spaciousresponsive– scroll, stack, cardspage_length– rows per pageorder_column– 1-based default sort columnorder_dir– asc or descsearch,pagination,info,length_menu– true or falsefilter_column,filter_value,filter_mode– server-side row filteringexport– csv, excel, pdf, print. PDF opens a browser print/save-to-PDF view without bundling a large PDF library.height– optional max height in pixelssticky_header– true or falsemax_rows– direct mode parse cap
For security, direct shortcodes escape cell HTML by default. To render links such as <a href="/company/example/">Example</a>, create a saved table and set that column type to Safe HTML.
Blocks
This plugin provides 1 block.
- SheetFusion Table Embed a public Google Sheet as an interactive, sortable, searchable table with no API key required.
Installation
- Install and activate SheetFusion.
- Publish your Google Sheet to the web: File > Share > Publish to the web.
- Go to SheetFusion > Table Setup to create a saved table, or use a direct shortcode with your Sheet ID and tab name.
- Customize the visual theme and controls when using a saved table.
- Copy the saved-table shortcode or insert the SheetFusion Table block.
FAQ
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Can I use SheetFusion as a Google Sheets table plugin?
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Yes. SheetFusion is built to display public Google Sheets as searchable, sortable, responsive tables in WordPress.
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Does SheetFusion work with the Gutenberg block editor?
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Yes. SheetFusion includes a Gutenberg block for embedding saved tables. You can also use shortcodes.
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Can I create responsive tables from Google Sheets?
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Yes. SheetFusion includes responsive display modes including horizontal scroll, stacked rows, and mobile cards.
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Can I make a searchable and sortable table?
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Yes. SheetFusion supports search, sorting, pagination, result info, row menus, and export buttons.
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Does SheetFusion require a Google API key?
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No. SheetFusion uses Google’s public CSV export endpoint, so there is no Google Cloud project, OAuth setup, or API key required.
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Does SheetFusion support private Google Sheets?
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No. Your Google Sheet must be published to the web. Private sheets are not supported because SheetFusion avoids API keys and OAuth.
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Does SheetFusion limit rows like a freemium plugin?
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SheetFusion does not use a paid row-count limit. It includes a configurable safety cap to help protect server memory when loading very large public spreadsheets.
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Can I still use my old shortcodes?
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Yes. Direct sheet shortcodes remain supported for backward compatibility.
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What is the recommended saved-table shortcode?
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Use:
[sheetfusion table="123"]Replace 123 with the saved table ID.
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Can I display links or simple HTML from my sheet?
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Yes. Create a saved table and set the relevant column type to Safe HTML. SheetFusion sanitizes allowed links and inline markup.
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Does SheetFusion collect telemetry?
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No. SheetFusion does not collect usage telemetry or send visitor data to SheetFusion servers.
Reviews
Contributors & Developers
“SheetFusion – Sync Google Sheets Into Tables. No Row Limits, No API Keys.” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
ContributorsInterested in development?
Browse the code, check out the SVN repository, or subscribe to the development log by RSS.
Changelog
2.3.4 – 2026-05-31
- Updated WordPress.org readme positioning for Google Sheets tables, spreadsheet tables, responsive tables, DataTables, sortable tables, searchable tables, Gutenberg table blocks, and shortcode-based tables.
- Moved version-specific release wording out of the main description.
- Added expanded Best for, Features, Why use SheetFusion?, FAQ, and screenshot caption sections.
2.3.3 – 2026-05-21
- Replaced the SheetFusion block saved table ID field with a saved table dropdown using unique table names.
- Added WordPress 7.0 compatibility updates.
- Added Plugin Check compatibility updates.
2.3.2 – 2026-05-21
- Confirmed compatibility metadata for WordPress 7.0 and PHP 7.4+.
- Resolved Plugin Check translator comment, prepared SQL, and prefixed variable findings.
- Improved saved table setting persistence, safe cell rendering, filters, sorting, sticky headers, sync history, and builder controls.
2.3.1 – 2026-05-11
- Cleaned up the Table Setup Columns UI with clearer labels, table-style editing, and inline advanced controls.
- Replaced duplicate filter setup with column-level filter type controls.
- Added a Data Sample section for raw synced values and a separate Table Preview using the saved shortcode rendering path.
- Improved frontend filter rendering for text, dropdown, number range, date range, and yes/no filters.
- Preserved existing saved column schema keys while deriving filter enabled state from
filter_type.
2.3.0 – 2026-05-10
- Added server-side row, column, and sync-log tables.
- Added robust CSV parsing for quoted multiline cells.
- Added saved-table REST rendering with pagination, search, filters, and sorting.
- Added background sync, sync logs, and REST admin actions.
- Replaced global frontend asset loading with conditional shortcode/block loading.
- Added a modern builder for source, preview, columns, filters, formatting, layout, style, publish, and sync status.
2.2.0 – 2026-05-07
- Added database-backed saved tables.
- Added admin table builder with visual theme customizer and preview.
- Added saved-table shortcode format:
[sheetfusion table="123"]. - Preserved existing direct Sheet ID shortcodes.
- Added six themes, custom colors, density controls, responsive modes, cache controls, and local vendor assets.
- Added image columns, improved link columns, sticky header, max-height scrolling, and async loading.
- Added CSV, Excel, PDF, and print export controls.
- Rewrote readme and help content for accuracy.
2.1.2 – 2026-04-27
- Switched Google Sheets fetch from the Visualization API endpoint to the plain CSV export endpoint.
