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WP All Import – Import SEO Settings for Yoast SEO

By WP All Import

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

WP All Import – Import SEO Settings for Yoast SEO Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily import SEO settings into Yoast SEO from CSV, Excel, XML, or Google Sheets. Drag and drop your data into the right fields seamlessly.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.92/10

User Rating

2.8/5 (based on 11+ reviews)

Active Installations

20,000+

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

This plugin allows you to bulk import your SEO settings to the Yoast WordPress SEO plugin quickly and efficiently. You can import new posts, pages, or custom post types while configuring their SEO settings during the same import process.

The interface is user-friendly, displaying the fields available for import on one side and your data on the other, making it intuitive to drag and drop the required information.

Additionally, you can update existing SEO settings for published content on your site. This add-on is fully compatible with the free version of WP All Import, but the professional edition offers enhanced features such as importing files from URLs and custom PHP functions.

Comparing to Alternatives

This plugin has no close direct alternatives in its category, making it a unique choice for importing SEO settings for Yoast SEO.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Integrates with WP All Import Pro for streamlined SEO data import.
Supports WooCommerce products effectively.
Saves significant time on customization and SEO settings import.

Weaknesses

Recent versions have issues detecting key Yoast SEO fields.
Can break the WP All Import process during import.
Limited support responsiveness regarding import failures.
CLI functionality reported as non-functional by some users.

User Sentiment Analysis

User reviews show a polarized experience with a 2.8 average rating and over half of the ratings being 1 or 2 stars, indicating significant dissatisfaction among many users.

Positive highlights

"Works perfectly with WooCommerce products and saved me countless hours." - jollygreen
"Great plugin when it works, especially with WP All Import Pro." - jollygreen
"Effective for importing SEO settings before recent issues." - inferred from positive reviews

Common complaints

Plugin stopped detecting important Yoast SEO fields like wpseo_focuskw, wpseo_title, and wpseo_desc.
No longer works with latest WordPress versions despite following guides.
Breaks the WP All Import process, causing server errors.
Unserialize PHP warnings during import causing failures.
Support claims plugin works but issues persist for users.

Weaknesses

Unreliable with recent WordPress updates causing import failures.
Causes errors that disrupt the import process.
Limited or ineffective support for troubleshooting issues.
CLI functionality is reported as broken by users.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who are currently running older versions of WordPress and WP All Import Pro and need to import SEO settings for Yoast SEO, especially those working with WooCommerce products.

Not ideal for

Users on the latest WordPress versions or those requiring reliable, error-free imports should avoid this plugin until issues are resolved. Also not ideal for users needing robust support or CLI functionality.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic import functionality for Yoast SEO settings integrated with WP All Import.

Pro version

The pro version typically includes advanced import features, better integration with WP All Import Pro, and support for complex data structures, though specific premium features are not clearly detailed.

Final Verdict

WP All Import – Import SEO Settings for Yoast SEO offers unique functionality with no direct alternatives, making it valuable for specific use cases, especially with WooCommerce and WP All Import Pro. However, recent updates have introduced significant reliability issues, including failure to detect key SEO fields and breaking the import process, which greatly impacts usability.

Potential users should weigh the time-saving benefits against the current instability and lack of effective support. Those needing dependable imports on the latest WordPress versions may want to consider alternative solutions until this plugin's issues are addressed.