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User Import with meta – WP Ultimate CSV Importer Add-on

By Smackcoders Inc.,

User Management & Authentication / User Registration & Login

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

User Import with meta – WP Ultimate CSV Importer Add-on Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily import and export WordPress and WooCommerce users with full user meta and custom fields. Manage user profiles efficiently with flexible import sources and formats.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.4/10

User Rating

3/5 (based on 2+ reviews)

Active Installations

5,000+

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 User Import with Meta Add-on extends the powerful WP Ultimate CSV Importer plugin to help you manage WordPress users and WooCommerce customers at scale. Whether you are migrating from another site, importing customers, or onboarding large user lists, this add-on gives you complete control over user profiles.

It supports importing data from various sources such as your computer, external URLs, cloud platforms like Google Sheets or Dropbox, and FTP/SFTP locations.

This add-on allows you to import not only the standard WordPress user fields but also user meta, custom profile data, WooCommerce billing and shipping details, as well as metadata from popular membership plugins like WP-Members and MemberPress, making it ideal for eCommerce stores, membership sites, LMS platforms, and large business websites.

With features like flexible import sources, multiple file format support, automatic password handling, smart field mapping, conditional filters for imports, and duplicate handling, this plugin simplifies the user management process. It also offers robust export capabilities, allowing you to export users and WooCommerce customers in various formats.

Comparing to Alternatives

This plugin has direct competitors that offer similar user import functionalities with meta support.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Supports importing users with meta data.
Clear column matching for imports.
Free version handles basic imports effectively.
Premium version available for advanced custom fields.

Weaknesses

Reported issues with uninstalling the plugin.
Limited number of user reviews to gauge reliability.
Some users may encounter conflicts with site code during import.

User Sentiment Analysis

With an even split between 5-star and 1-star ratings, user opinions are polarized, reflecting both satisfaction and significant frustration.

Positive highlights

'Nice matching of columns and flawless import' - tonvandervalk66
Effective free import functionality with premium options for extra fields - tonvandervalk66

Common complaints

Plugin installed without user consent.
Unable to uninstall the plugin after installation.

Weaknesses

Installation process may be intrusive.
Uninstall functionality is problematic.
Potential conflicts with existing site code during import.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a straightforward tool to import users with meta data and are comfortable with a plugin that offers premium features for advanced needs.

Not ideal for

Users who require easy plugin management and uninstall options or those wary of plugins that may install without explicit consent.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version allows basic user imports with meta data, suitable for standard use cases.

Pro version

Offers support for importing extra custom fields and advanced user meta data handling.

Final Verdict

User Import with meta – WP Ultimate CSV Importer Add-on provides a functional solution for importing users with meta data, with a free version that covers basic needs and a premium upgrade for advanced features. However, user feedback highlights serious concerns about the plugin installing without consent and difficulties with uninstallation, which may deter some users.

While it competes with other plugins offering similar features, potential users should weigh the benefits against the reported management issues. Those prioritizing ease of use and control may want to consider alternatives, but for users needing detailed meta imports and willing to manage these risks, this plugin remains a viable option.