HTML Table Scraper: 5 Best Chrome Extensions (2026)

Want to scrape HTML tables without writing Python or setting up Selenium? Chrome extensions can do it in one click. We tested the top 5 options and compared them on features, row limits, privacy, and ease of use.

Why use a Chrome extension instead of Python?

Python libraries like BeautifulSoup, Pandas, and Selenium are powerful, but they come with overhead:

• Setup time — Install Python, create a virtual environment, install dependencies
• JavaScript rendering — Many tables are rendered by JavaScript; Python needs Selenium or Playwright to see them
• Maintenance — Scripts break when websites change their HTML structure
• One-off tasks — Writing a script for a single table export is overkill

Browser extensions solve all of this. They run in your browser (so JavaScript tables work automatically), require zero setup, and export in one click.

5 HTML table scraper extensions compared

We tested each extension on Wikipedia tables, financial data sites (Google Finance, Yahoo Finance), and sports statistics (FBRef). Here's how they stack up:

1. HTML Table Exporter

Best for: Most users who need reliable, no-fuss table extraction.

HTML Table Exporter focuses on doing one thing well: exporting HTML tables to usable formats. It detects tables automatically, shows a preview, and exports in one click.

Pros:

• Unlimited rows on free tier
• CSV, JSON, and Excel export included free
• Zero tracking — no Google Analytics, no data collection
• Clean, modern interface
• Handles complex tables (rowspan, colspan, multi-level headers)

Cons:

• No Google Sheets integration
• No auto-pagination for multi-page tables

PRO version ($14.99/month or $99/year): Adds NDJSON, SQL export, saved profiles, data cleaning presets, column reordering, and export history.

HTML Table Exporter

2. Table Capture

Best for: Users who need direct Google Sheets integration.

Table Capture is the most popular table extension with over 800,000 users. It's feature-rich but comes with significant free tier limitations.

Pros:

• Direct export to Google Sheets
• Auto-pagination for multi-page tables
• Workshop mode for complex div-based tables
• PDF table extraction

Cons:

• 250 row limit on free tier (truncates silently)
• Excel export requires paid subscription
• Includes Google Analytics tracking
• Cluttered interface with many options

Pricing: Free (limited), PRO Basic $12/year (1,000 rows), PRO Max $120/year (unlimited).

3. HTML-Table Scraper

Best for: Simple CSV extraction with no frills.

HTML-Table Scraper is a lightweight extension that does one thing: right-click a table, copy to clipboard or save as CSV. No popup, no configuration.

Pros:

• Extremely simple — right-click menu only
• No row limits
• No tracking
• Available for Firefox too

Cons:

• CSV only — no Excel, JSON, or other formats
• No table preview or detection
• Struggles with complex tables (rowspan/colspan)
• No active development (last update 2023)

4. Data Miner

Best for: Complex scraping tasks with custom selectors.

Data Miner is a full-featured web scraper, not just a table exporter. It uses "recipes" — reusable scraping configurations that can extract data from any page structure.

Pros:

• Powerful custom selectors
• Recipe library with pre-built scrapers
• Handles non-table data
• CSV and Excel export

Cons:

• Requires account creation
• Steep learning curve
• 500 pages/month on free tier
• Overkill for simple table exports

Pricing: Free (500 pages/mo), paid plans from $19.99/month.

5. CopyTables

Best for: Selecting specific cells within a table.

CopyTables lets you select specific cells by holding Alt and dragging. It's unique in allowing partial table selection rather than full-table exports.

Pros:

• Select specific cells or columns
• No limits
• Lightweight

Cons:

• Clipboard only — no file export
• No Excel or JSON
• Manual selection required

Our verdict

For most users, HTML Table Exporter is the best choice. It offers unlimited exports, multiple formats, and respects your privacy — all for free. The PRO version adds power-user features at a reasonable price.

Choose Table Capture if you need direct Google Sheets integration or auto-pagination for multi-page tables.

Choose Data Miner if you need to scrape complex page structures beyond simple HTML tables.