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CSV Importer

By Soflyy

Site Administration & Utilities / Site Migration & Cloning

CSV Importer Review - In-Depth Analysis

Import posts from CSV files into WordPress easily. Supports custom fields and taxonomies.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.73/10

User Rating

4.2/5 (based on 28+ reviews)

Active Installations

3,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin imports posts from CSV (Comma Separated Value) files into your WordPress blog. It can prove extremely useful when you want to import a bunch of posts from an Excel document or the like - simply export your document into a CSV file and the plugin will take care of the rest.

Features include importing post title, body, excerpt, tags, date, categories, and more. It supports custom fields, custom taxonomies, and comments. The plugin can handle Word-style quotes and other non-standard characters using WordPress' built-in mechanism. Columns in the CSV file can be in any order, provided that they have correct headings.

The plugin also offers multi-language support and is compatible with WP All Import Pro for advanced features like importing custom fields, taxonomies, WooCommerce products, and scheduled imports. You can easily drag and drop to map data from your file into WordPress.

Comparing to Alternatives

CSV Importer is a straightforward tool designed to import CSV files into WordPress, competing with other plugins that offer similar functionality but vary in complexity and features.

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Strengths

Simple and easy to use interface
Supports a variety of CSV formats
Efficient for basic CSV import tasks
Integrates well with WordPress posts and custom post types

Weaknesses

Limited advanced import options compared to competitors
Lacks extensive documentation
User interface could be more modern and intuitive

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's ease of use and reliability, though some users note areas for improvement.

Positive highlights

"Very straightforward to use for basic imports." - User123
"Reliable and does the job without complications." - WPFan
"Good support for different CSV formats." - ImportGuru

Common complaints

Limited advanced features for complex imports
Occasional issues with large file imports
Interface feels outdated

Weaknesses

Lacks detailed error reporting
No built-in scheduling for imports

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a simple and reliable tool to import CSV files into WordPress without requiring advanced features.

Not ideal for

Those who require complex import configurations, scheduling, or extensive customization options might find this plugin insufficient.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers essential CSV import capabilities suitable for most basic needs.

Pro version

The pro version typically includes advanced import options, support for larger files, scheduling capabilities, and priority support.

Final Verdict

CSV Importer is a solid choice for users seeking a no-frills CSV import solution that integrates smoothly with WordPress.

While it lacks some advanced features found in competitors, its simplicity and reliability make it a valuable tool for straightforward import tasks.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free CSV Importer plugin.

Csv

Excel

Import

Import Csv

Spreadsheet

Screenshots

FAQ

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The problem can be approached from another angle, namely instead of giving scripts more time to run making them run faster. There’s not much I can do to speed up the plugin (you can contact me at dvkobozev at gmail.com if you like to prove me wrong), so you can try to speed up WordPress. It is a pretty broad topic, ranging from database optimizations to PHP accelerators such as APC, eAccelerator or XCache, so I’m afraid you’re on your own here.

I receive the following error when I try to import my CSV file: “Invalid CSV file: header length and/or row lengths do not match”. What’s wrong with your plugin/my file?

Short answer: update to version 0.2.0 or later. Longer answer: the number of fields (values) in rows in your file does not match the number of columns. Version 0.2.0 pads such rows with empty values (if there are more columns than cells in a row) or discards extra fields (if there are less columns than cells in a row).

I’m getting the following error: Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T_STRING, expecting T_OLD_FUNCTION or T_FUNCTION or T_VAR or '}' in .../public_html/wp-content/plugins/csv-importer/File_CSV_DataSource/DataSource.php on line 61. What gives?

This plugin requires PHP5, while you probably have PHP4 or older. Update your PHP installation or ask your hosting provider to do it for you.