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WP All Import – Import Add-On for ACF

By WP All Import

Content Management / Document Management & Downloads

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

WP All Import – Import Add-On for ACF Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily import any CSV, Excel, or XML file into Advanced Custom Fields using a drag-and-drop interface. Supports complex fields like repeaters and galleries.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.52/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 6+ reviews)

Active Installations

50,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

The ACF Add-On for WP All Import makes it easy to bulk import data from any CSV or XML file into your ACF fields in WordPress in less than 10 minutes.

The left side shows all of the ACF fields that you can import to and the right side displays the data from your XML/CSV file.

Simply drag and drop the data from your XML or CSV into the ACF fields to import them.

The importer is so intuitive that it is almost like manually adding custom post type data in the Advanced Custom Fields plugin.

ACF CSV imports and ACF XML imports are easy with WP All Import.

Why you should use the ACF Add-On for WP All Import: It supports files in any format and structure, allowing you to import all basic fields such as text, numbers, and email addresses. It can handle files of practically unlimited size by automatically splitting them into chunks.

The Pro version of WP All Import includes premium support and adds features like support for every ACF field, image and gallery support, and the ability to import files from a URL.

This add-on is the best option for ACF CSV import tasks, as it does not require you to edit your CSV files to import the data to Advanced Custom Fields.

Developers can create their own add-ons using the Rapid Add-On API for WP All Import.

Comparing to Alternatives

WP All Import – Import Add-On for ACF stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique solution for importing data into Advanced Custom Fields.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Seamless integration with Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
Handles large datasets efficiently
Excellent and responsive customer support
Reliable and consistent performance over many years
Facilitates complex data imports including programmatic SEO pages

Weaknesses

No direct alternatives to compare feature sets
Limited to users working specifically with ACF
May require familiarity with import/export processes
Dependent on the main WP All Import plugin for full functionality

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all reviewers and no negative feedback, users consistently praise the plugin's reliability and support.

Positive highlights

'The support is very good and fast!' – Andrea
'This plugin saves my bacon every time we make major changes.' – aloeroot
'A great plugin I can't do without.' – Martijnnn
'Support is both prompt and exemplary.' – Andy Garard
'Game changer for programmatic SEO.' – Matt Enser

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Requires the main WP All Import plugin to function
Niche use case limited to ACF users
No direct alternatives to benchmark against

Who Should Use This?

Best for

This plugin is ideal for developers and site owners who use Advanced Custom Fields extensively and need a reliable, efficient way to import large amounts of custom field data.

Not ideal for

It is not suitable for users who do not use ACF or those looking for a standalone import solution without dependency on the main WP All Import plugin.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic import functionality compatible with ACF, sufficient for many standard use cases.

Pro version

The pro version unlocks advanced features such as handling complex data structures, bulk imports, and priority support, enhancing the plugin's capabilities for professional use.

Final Verdict

WP All Import – Import Add-On for ACF is a highly reliable and well-supported plugin that excels in importing data into Advanced Custom Fields with ease and efficiency. Its perfect user ratings and lack of security issues make it a trustworthy choice for developers needing robust import functionality.

While it lacks direct alternatives, this plugin's unique position and excellent support justify its value, especially for users deeply integrated with ACF. Those outside this niche or seeking standalone import solutions may need to consider other options.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free WP All Import – Import Add-On for ACF plugin.

ACF Import

CSV Import

Import Advanced Custom Fields

Screenshots

FAQ

The Add-on supports all ACF fields including Repeaters, Flexible Content, Relationships, Dates, Image Galleries, Google Maps, and more, and displays them in a separate panel that is easy to navigate.