Add Excel to WordPress

You’ve built a spreadsheet in Excel, saved as an .xls file, and now you want to bring it onto your WordPress site. Maybe it’s a cost estimator, ROI calculator, or pricing model. You don’t want to upload a static .xls file that people can download or break. You want a clean, interactive calculator that hides your formulas and works perfectly on any device.

If that sounds familiar, ConvertCalculator’s WordPress plugin is exactly what you need.

Common Problems with Embedding Google Sheets or Excel in WordPress

Here are the WordPress-specific problems with links to Reddit and WP forum sources:

Static embeds only
“Is there any way to embed a Google Sheet in WordPress that’s interactive?” → Most advice is to just use iframes, which are clunky and static. (Reddit)

Exposed formulas and data
“I want visitors to input values without seeing sheet 2…” → Native embeds expose too much. (Reddit)

Macros and advanced Excel features don’t work
“Macros WILL NOT WORK PERIOD IF YOU EMBED THEM.” (Reddit)

Formatting breaks
Users complain that pasted Excel tables lose layout/styling in WordPress. (wordpress.org)

Poor mobile experience
“It works but users have to pinch-zoom on mobile… it’s not practical.” (Reddit)

TablePress limitations
“TablePress is good for static tables, but it doesn’t support live formulas or interactivity.” (wordpress.org plugin page)

Plugin overload
Many Google Sheets WordPress plugins are designed for syncing data, not for calculators. (Reddit)

Version control headaches
Updating means re-uploading and re-embedding files. (wordpress.org)

Security risks
Uploading .xls files exposes them for download, which some users realized too late. (reddit.com)

CRM and lead capture gaps
“I want the calculator to push results into HubSpot… but Excel embeds don’t allow that.” (reddit.com)

Why Use ConvertCalculator’s WordPress Plugin

Here’s what happens when you stop embedding clunky Excel worksheets and start using ConvertCalculator:

• Your formulas are hidden. Visitors can’t edit or break them.

• Your Excel becomes interactive with sliders, dropdowns, toggles, and conditional flows.

• You capture leads automatically without drop offs.

• You paste one line of code into WordPress's "Embed HTML" block and the calculator just works.

• Your calculator looks branded, professional, and mobile-ready from day one.

• You can chain calculators together to build multi-step workflows within Convert_, like send a PDF-style email or SMS if the user qualifies with all pricing details.

• You can connect everything into your CRM automations, like Hubspot.

• You can collect payments directly inside your calculator.

• You can track performance with built-in analytics.

• You can update your formulas anytime without touching your WordPress theme or plugins.

Unlike TablePress or a generic WordPress Google Sheets plugin, which only display static tables, ConvertCalculator transforms your Excel or Google Sheets logic into a truly interactive calculator that feels like part of your site.

Pricing: Free Forever Version, Subscription, Concierge

How to Insert and Embed a Microsoft Excel Worksheet in WordPress That Is Interactive

You don’t want messy uploads or exposed formulas. Instead:

1. Design your calculator with the drag-and-drop builder in Convert_, for free.

2. [Optional] Map the cell names in ConvertCalculator just as they exist in your spreadsheet. Watch the video tutorial for complex spreadsheets.

3. Install the ConvertCalculator WordPress plugin to embed or paste the HTML code automatically. Watch the video below to embed without the plugin.

That’s it. Your spreadsheet now lives on your site as a smooth, interactive calculator that users love using.