---
title: "Why does my table or chart look or behave differently on the front-end compared to the back-end?"
description: "Troubleshooting display or behavior inconsistencies in wpDataTables"
url: https://help.wpdatatables.com/en/articles/29-why-does-my-table-or-chart-look-or-behave-differently-on-the-front-end-compared-to-the-back-end
collection: "Technical issues"
updated: 2026-11-02
language: en
---

# Why does my table or chart look or behave differently on the front-end compared to the back-end?

Troubleshooting display or behavior inconsistencies in wpDataTables

wpDataTables is designed based on the **WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get)** principle — meaning your tables and charts should look and behave the same in both the back-end preview and the front-end of your website.

If you notice any inconsistencies on the front-end (such as missing images, visual layout issues, or unexpected behavior), this usually indicates a **conflict with your theme, page builder, or another plugin**.

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### 🛠 How to troubleshoot this:

1.  **Switch to a default WordPress theme** (e.g., Twenty Twenty-Four) and check if the issue still appears.
    
2.  **Deactivate all other plugins except wpDataTables**, refresh the page, and see if the issue is resolved.
    
3.  If the table/chart now works fine, **reactivate your other plugins one by one**, refreshing the page after each activation to see when the issue returns.
    
4.  This will help you **isolate the conflicting plugin or theme**.
    

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### 💡 Need further help?

If you still can’t identify the conflict, , our support team is always here to help.

You can reach us directly by opening a chat on our website (look for the chat icon in the bottom-right corner).