Boone Gorges

Here’s how I recommend using the class.
<ol>
<li>Either activate this plugin, or include the class in your own plugin file.</li>
<li>When you start to render the page with the post list, define some columns and then instantiate the class: 
$cols = array( 
 array( 
 ‘name’ => ‘restaurant_name’, 
 ‘title’ => ‘Restaurant Name’, 
 ‘css_class’ => ‘restaurant-name’, 
 ‘is_default’ => true 
 ), 
 array( 
 ‘name’ => ‘cuisine_type’, 
 ‘title’ => ‘Cuisine Type’, 
 ‘css_class’ => ‘cuisine-type’, 
 ‘default_order’ => ‘desc’ 
 ) 
); 
$sortable = new BBG_CPT_Sort( $cols );</li>
<li>As you render your table, you can use all sorts of fun methods to create column headers. Example:</li>
</ol>
 have_columns() ) : ?> 
 have_columns() ) : $sortable->the_column() ?> 
 <th class="the_column_css_class() ?>”> 
 <a href="the_column_next_link( ‘url’ ) ?>”>the_column_title() ?></a>
 …

Boone's Sortable Columns

A handy, extensible class for adding sortable columns your custom post type lists.

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WP Data Access

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WP Data Access transforms your WordPress site into a platform for building data-driven applications — without writing a single line of code.
With the intuitive App Builder, you can create:
<ul>
<li>Interactive Data Tables – manage and display data with ease</li>
<li>Custom Data Forms – collect and process input seamlessly</li>
<li>Charts, Maps & Dashboards – visualize data beautifully</li>
<li>Role-Based Access – control who can view or manage your data</li>
<li>Multilingual Support – 35+ languages ready to use</li>
</ul>
WP Data Access is designed as a true no-code builder: everything works out of the box, intuitive and effortless. For those who want more, a full set of developer hooks makes it possible to fine-tune behavior, extend functionality, or integrate with custom workflows. Hooks are completely optional and invisible to no-code users, but a powerful bonus for developers.
<h3>App Builder ❤️</h3>
<blockquote>
The ultimate data-driven Rapid Application Development tool. Build dynamic, interactive apps in minutes with Builders, Managers, and Wizards — all fully customizable with Hooks. 
 * Build dynamic, data-driven apps for both front-end and back-end 📱 
 * Connect to local and remote databases ⚡ 
 * Real-time build and run capabilities 💻 
 * Run apps in 35+ languages to reach a global audience 🌍
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>Table Builder – Create powerful, interactive data tables effortlessly
<ul>
<li>Add static and dynamic data table filtering options 🔍</li>
<li>Real-time computed fields and aggregations for instant insights 📈</li>
<li>A Lookup Wizard to add lookups to your data table 🧙</li>
<li>Inline editing for instant updates 📝</li>
<li>Integrates with the WordPress media library for rich content 📷🎞</li>
<li>Export data tables to PDF, CSV, JSON, XML, SQL, and Excel 📄</li>
<li>Add charts and maps to your data table header and footer 📊</li>
<li>JavaScript hooks to customize data table layout and behavior 🔧</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Form Builder – Design forms that adapt to your workflow
<ul>
<li>Grid-based layouts for precise control ➕➖</li>
<li>Master-detail relationships for multi-level data structures 🔄</li>
<li>Lookup and Computed Field Wizards to add functionality instantly 🧙</li>
<li>Interactive client-side validations tied to your database constraints ✅</li>
<li>Full access to the WordPress media library 📷🎞</li>
<li>JavaScript hooks to customize business rules, validations and layout 🔧</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Chart Builder – Transform your data into visual insights
<ul>
<li>Google Charts integration 📊</li>
<li>Create charts from SQL queries 📑</li>
<li>Interactively adjustable chart configurations ✔</li>
<li>Print/export charts 🖨📄</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Map Builder – Visualize your data geographically
<ul>
<li>Google Maps integration for location-based apps 🌎</li>
<li>Query-driven location visualizations 📍</li>
<li>Interactively adjustable search radius 🔍</li>
<li>Customizable marker content and layout 📌</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Dashboard Builder – Centralize insights with customizable widgets
<ul>
<li>Combine all app types into cohesive dashboards ✅</li>
<li>Customize dashboard layouts with flexible positioning and sizing ➕➖</li>
<li>Customizable widgets presenting dynamic and static data</li>
<li>Mix real-time data with fixed information for comprehensive overviews 📊</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Theme Builder – Make your app truly yours
<ul>
<li>Personalize your app’s appearance with ease 🎨</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>App Manager – Control your apps with confidence
<ul>
<li>Authorization management based on WordPress user and role principles 🔒</li>
<li>Add apps to back-end menus or front-end pages via shortcodes 🔽🌐</li>
<li>Safe mode to temporarily disable hooks without breaking functionality 🔧</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/j0MJvuMG7k8?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe>
<h3>SQL Query Builder</h3>
<blockquote>
Run and schedule SQL queries effortlessly from your WordPress dashboard.
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>Schedule queries to run automatically at defined intervals 🕝</li>
<li>Run batch jobs for automated data exchange across multiple databases 🤝</li>
<li>AI Assistant to generate queries and fix common errors 🤖</li>
<li>Tabbed interface for running multiple queries in parallel ▶</li>
<li>Save and reuse queries – privately or globally 🔄</li>
<li>Built-in safeguards to protect core WordPress tables and ensure data integrity 🔒</li>
<li>Visual Query Builder to create complex queries without writing SQL 🎨</li>
</ul>
<h3>Data Explorer</h3>
<blockquote>
Take full control of your data with a GUI-driven interface.
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>Manage local and remote data 🗺</li>
<li>Perform global search and replace across multiple databases and tables 🔍</li>
<li>Import SQL and CSV files, with ZIP support for handling large datasets 📄</li>
<li>Export data in various formats, including SQL, CSV, JSON, and XML 📄</li>
<li>Rename, copy, truncate, drop, optimize, or alter tables 👤</li>
<li>Advanced table and column options, such as geolocation, and enhanced search ✔</li>
</ul>
<h3>Premium Data Services</h3>
<blockquote>
Connect, sync, and manage remote databases and data files.
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>Compatible with all plugin features ✅</li>
<li>Premium Remote Connection Wizard 🧙
<ul>
<li>Remote Databases: Connect to SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MySQL, and MS Access (file-based) 💻</li>
<li>Remote Data Files: Sync with CSV, JSON, and XML files for dynamic updates (e.g., Google Sheets sync) 📄</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Legacy Tools</h3>
<blockquote>
Will be replaced by the App Builder.
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>Available until at least december 2026 🕝</li>
<li>Featuring
<ul>
<li>Data Tables 🔍 – Can be replaced with Data Table app.</li>
<li>Data Forms ✅ – Can be replaced with Data Management app or Registration Form.</li>
<li>Maps 🌎 – Can be replaced with Map app.</li>
<li>Charts 📊 – Can be replaced with Chart app.</li>
<li>Dashboards 🎛️ – Can be replaced with Dashboard app.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Use to maintain old solutions 🙏</li>
<li>Use App Builder for new projects 🚀</li>
</ul>
<h3>Useful Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wpdataaccess.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">Plugin Website</a></li>
<li><a href="https://docs.rad.wpdataaccess.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">App Builder Documentation</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@wpdataaccess" rel="nofollow ugc">Video Tutorials</a></li>
<li><a href="https://docs.sql.wpdataaccess.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">SQL Query Builder Documentation</a></li>
<li><a href="https://docs.settings.wpdataaccess.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">Plugin Settings Documentation</a></li>
<li><a href="https://docs.wpdataaccess.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">Tool Guide Documentation</a></li>
<li><a href="https://docs.legacy.wpdataaccess.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">Legacy Documentation</a></li>
</ul>

WP Data Access – App Builder for Tables, Forms, Charts, Maps & Dashboards

The free version of the plugin worked like a charm for me. Thank you very much, highly recommended!

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Turn your data into WordPress apps with tables, forms, charts & maps — no code required, with optional hooks for developers. Supports 35+ languages.

Boone's Sortable Columns vs WP Data Access – App Builder for Tables, Forms, Charts, Maps & Dashboards