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Import / Export Customizer Settings

By Brainstorm Force

Design & Themes / Themes & Templates

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

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

7.24/10

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 unique plugin tailored specifically for Astra theme users, with no close direct alternatives available in its category.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Seamlessly imports and exports Astra theme customizer settings.
Highly rated for reliability and ease of use.
Saves significant time when migrating settings between sites.
Works well across multiple environments like test, staging, and production.
Free to use without a paid upgrade requirement.

Weaknesses

Only compatible with the Astra theme, limiting its user base.
Does not transfer all settings, such as sidebar configurations, which require manual adjustment.
Has a known security vulnerability fixed in version 1.0.4.
Lacks a clear notice about its Astra-only compatibility in the plugin title.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star ratings and no low-star reviews, users generally express high satisfaction with the plugin's functionality and time-saving benefits.

Positive highlights

'Cumple perfectamente su función' - Quique
'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
'Copy Astra settings over from test site to staging site to production site, works like a charm.' - rolfbly
'This is a life saver when you need it for your wpastra.' - datto510

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Limited to Astra theme users only.
Does not transfer all customizer settings, requiring manual fixes.
Initial versions had a security vulnerability (CSRF) fixed in update 1.0.4.
Lacks upfront clarity about theme compatibility in the plugin title.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who exclusively use the Astra theme and need a straightforward way to migrate customizer settings between multiple WordPress sites.

Not ideal for

Users of other themes or those expecting a comprehensive transfer of all customizer settings, including sidebars and menus, without manual intervention.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version fully supports importing and exporting Astra theme customizer settings, providing essential functionality without cost.

Final Verdict

Import / Export Customizer Settings is a highly effective and well-received plugin for Astra theme users, offering a simple solution to migrate customizer settings and save time. Its free availability and positive user feedback make it a valuable tool within its niche.

However, its utility is limited to Astra theme users, and it does not transfer all settings automatically, requiring some manual adjustments. Additionally, users should ensure they are using version 1.0.4 or later to avoid past security vulnerabilities.