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Import WP – Export and Import CSV and XML files to WordPress

By jcollings

Site Administration & Utilities / Site Migration & Cloning

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Import WP – Export and Import CSV and XML files to WordPress Review - In-Depth Analysis

Import WP is a powerful plugin for importing and exporting XML and CSV files to WordPress. It simplifies the process of importing posts, pages, categories, tags, and users.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.83/10

User Rating

4.4/5 (based on 25+ reviews)

Active Installations

4,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5.43 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Import WP is a WordPress import export plugin that allows you to easily import and export data using XML and CSV files. There are no special requirements for the structure of your files, making it versatile for various data types.

You can fetch import files from remote URLs, data feeds, or FTP servers, and even download them from Google Sheets. The intuitive data selection tool helps you map any WordPress field to your XML or CSV file.

This plugin supports importing all core WordPress data types, including posts, pages, categories, tags, users, and attachments. With additional free addons and a premium upgrade, you can also import custom post types and fields.

The optimized importer simplifies the process of importing attachments and images, ensuring that you can manage your media efficiently. The exporter allows you to create customized CSV, XML, or JSON files containing the specific WordPress data you need.

Import WP also offers a WooCommerce add-on for importing and exporting WooCommerce products, providing extensive features for managing your online store's data.

Comparing to Alternatives

Import WP offers robust CSV and XML import/export capabilities with a focus on flexibility and support, standing out among several alternatives in the WordPress import/export space.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Highly flexible mapping of import data to WordPress post types
Excellent and prompt customer support
Reasonably priced pro version compared to competitors
Handles both CSV and XML file formats
Good functionality with minimal bugs reported

Weaknesses

Some complexity when importing Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) data
User interface for field selection and mapping could be improved
Security history shows multiple vulnerabilities, though fixed in recent versions
May require configuration for certain fields to import correctly

User Sentiment Analysis

With an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 25 reviews, users generally praise the plugin's functionality and support, though a small minority express concerns.

Positive highlights

'Very functional, no bug, and prompt assistance!' - Law
'The tool does what it is supposed to do with great service.' - vehi.de
'Very versatile import tool with flexible mapping.' - jbleys
'Fantastic plugin with incredible flexibility and excellent support.' - nzstefan
'Great plugin and amazing support.' - Yiorgos82

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Complexity in handling ACF fields
Field selection and mapping UI needs improvement
Security vulnerabilities reported historically
Some fields require separate configuration for proper import

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users needing a flexible and powerful import/export plugin for CSV and XML files who value responsive support and are comfortable with some configuration complexity.

Not ideal for

Users who require a simpler interface or have concerns about past security vulnerabilities may want to consider alternatives or ensure they use the latest secure version.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers core import and export functionality for CSV and XML files with flexible mapping options.

Pro version

The pro version adds enhanced features such as improved support for complex field types including ACF, priority customer support, and additional import/export options.

Final Verdict

Import WP is a highly capable and flexible plugin for importing and exporting CSV and XML files in WordPress, backed by excellent user support and a reasonable pro pricing model. It stands out for its versatility and responsiveness to user needs.

However, users should be aware of its historical security vulnerabilities, which have been addressed in recent updates, and the somewhat complex UI for advanced field mapping. Overall, it is a strong choice for users needing robust import/export functionality with good support.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Import WP – Export and Import CSV and XML files to WordPress plugin.

CSV import

XML import

WordPress data import

Screenshots

FAQ

Our XML importer allows you to easily import xml files made up from any XML schema / structure.

When importing XML files you first need to set the document base path, the XML base path defines what makes up a record and is used when calculating how many records will be imported.

Using our XML visual data selector you can choose what data to be imported from each record’s XML nodes attributes or text, or you can manually select data using custom written XPath queries.