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Import / Export Customizer Settings

By Brainstorm Force

Design & Themes / Themes & Templates

Import / Export Customizer Settings Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily import and export customizer settings for the Astra theme. Save time by transferring settings between sites.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.65/10

User Rating

4.7/5 (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

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

What It Does

The Astra theme customizer offers various settings for header/footer layout, sidebar and blog designs, colors, backgrounds, typography, and much more. You need to tweak the number of settings to make your site look flawless. These settings can be moved to other Astra sites easily with the Import / Export Customizer Settings plugin. It will save repetitive work to arrange all customizer settings for each new Astra site or while moving the site from local to live.

This is an easy-to-use plugin for the Astra theme that lets you import and export customizer settings.

Note: This Import/Export plugin is created only for the Astra theme. You should have the Astra theme installed and activated on your website.

Try it out on a free dummy site.

Comparing to Alternatives

Import / Export Customizer Settings is a specialized plugin designed exclusively for the Astra theme, focusing on transferring customizer settings between sites.

Top alternatives

Import / Export Customizer Settings

Strengths

Seamless integration with Astra theme.
Saves time by quickly transferring customizer settings.
Simple and straightforward to use.

Weaknesses

Only compatible with Astra theme.
Does not transfer all settings, some manual adjustments needed.
Limited to customizer settings, no menu or widget export.

User Sentiment Analysis

Users generally appreciate the plugin's functionality but note its theme-specific limitation and occasional incomplete transfers.

Positive highlights

"Great plugin to Import and Export Customizer Settings from one site to another site. Its save our time." - Avinash Kumar Sharma
"Very useful. Moved theme settings over to multiple sites in a snap." - Mark
"Importa y exporta las preferencias de cualquier sitio generado con Astra. Lo hace perfectamente, nunca me ha dado un error." - Quique
"this is a life saver when you need it for your wpastra" - datto510
"Copy Astra settings over from test site to staging site to production site, works like a charm." - rolfbly

Common complaints

Works only with Astra theme.
Not all settings are transferred; some manual work required.
No support for exporting menus or sidebars.

Weaknesses

Limited compatibility restricts use to Astra users.
Incomplete transfer of some customizer elements.
Lacks broader export/import features beyond customizer settings.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who utilize the Astra theme and need a quick way to migrate or backup their customizer settings across multiple sites.

Not ideal for

Users of other themes or those looking to transfer menus, widgets, or full site configurations will find this plugin insufficient.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers full functionality for importing and exporting Astra theme customizer settings, providing essential features without cost.

Final Verdict

Import / Export Customizer Settings is a valuable tool for Astra theme users seeking an efficient way to transfer customizer settings between sites.

Its theme-specific nature and limited scope mean it is not suitable for users needing broader migration capabilities, but within its niche, it performs reliably and saves time.