Download individual release files
The DataTables source files are available on the DataTables CDN for the release versions of the software. The files that should be included for each piece of software are shown below. If you would prefer to load only a single CSS and Javascript file, us the download builder which will combine the files to improve performance.
DataTables
DataTables is the core software of the DataTables project, and involves two primary files, the DataTables Javascript and CSS.
DataTables 2.1.8 is the current stable release of DataTables.
Extensions
Extensions can be used to add additional functionality to DataTables. Those extensions which are part of the core DataTables project are available on the CDN. Current releases are shown below. The files for historical versions are also available, although for new projects always use the latest versions!
AutoFill
AutoFill adds an Excel like option to a table, allowing click and drag over cells, filling in information and incrementing numbers as needed.
Buttons
The Buttons extension for DataTables provides a common set of options, API methods and styling to display buttons on a page that will interact with a DataTable. The core library provides the based framework upon which plug-ins can built. Plug-in buttons are also provided for data export, printing and column visibility control.
Buttons also provides the following files that provide functional buttons. Please note that the HTML5 export buttons require JSZip and PDFMake in order to operate.
Column visibility control
HTML5 export buttons
Print button
ColReorder
ColReorder allows the end user to modify the column order of a table through drop-and-drag of column headers.
DateTime
DateTime is a standalone date picker library used in Editor, SearchBuilder and other components for DataTables.
FixedColumns
FixedColumns "freezes" in place the left most columns in a scrolling DataTable, to provide a guide to the end user (for example an index column).
FixedHeader
The FixedHeader plug-in will freeze in place the header, footer and left and/or right most columns in a DataTable, ensuring that title information will remain always visible.
KeyTable
KeyTable provides Excel like cell navigation on any table. Events (focus, blur, action etc) can be assigned to individual cells, columns, rows or all cells.
Responsive
Responsive is an extensions for DataTables that will automatically adjust the visible columns in a table to fit optimally into the available display space, with options for the end user to view any hidden data.
RowGroup
RowGroup adds the ability to easily group rows in a DataTable by a given data point. The grouping is shown as an inserted row either before or after the group.
RowReorder
RowReorder adds the ability for rows in a DataTable to be reordered through user interaction with the table (click and drag / touch and drag). Integration with Editor's multi-row editing feature is also available to update rows immediately.
Scroller
A virtual renderer for DataTables, allowing the table to look like it scrolls for the full data set, but actually only drawing the rows required for the current display, for fast operation.
SearchBuilder
SearchBuilder provides the end user with an easy to use UI for them to create their own complex custom search expression for a DataTable. When searching through large sets of data for specific data, this can be extremely useful.
SearchPanes
SearchPanes adds panes to the DataTable with the capability to search by selecting rows in the panes. This is very useful when it comes to adding a more comprehensive searching feature and custom search capabilities.
Select
Select is an extension for DataTables that provides table item selection capabilities - rows, columns and cells. Advanced selection options are available for multi-item selection and also item selection and retrieval via the DataTables API.
StateRestore
StateRestore extends DataTables state saving abilities, allowing multiple states to be saved and reloaded at any time. There is also the possibility to customise which elements of DataTables are stored in each saved state.