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Export Categories

By Shambhu Patnaik

Site Administration & Utilities / Site Migration & Cloning

Export Categories Review - In-Depth Analysis

Export your WordPress categories to another WordPress site easily. This plugin allows you to transfer categories without any post or page data.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.91/10

User Rating

4.8/5 (based on 12+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

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 enables you to export your WordPress categories only to another WordPress site. Unlike the standard WordPress export feature, which includes posts and pages, this plugin focuses solely on categories.

It is designed for ease of use and speed, allowing you to transfer your blog categories without any additional data. This makes it a perfect solution for users who want to manage their categories independently.

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Comparing to Alternatives

Export Categories is a unique plugin with no close direct alternatives available in its category, making it a distinct choice for users needing category export functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and easy to use interface
Follows WordPress XML structure and naming conventions
Exports categories including those with zero posts
Saves significant time during site migration
Plugin interface and documentation are in English

Weaknesses

Has a known medium severity security vulnerability with no fix
Limited to exporting categories only, no additional export features
No pro version or advanced features available

User Sentiment Analysis

With a high rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 12 reviews, users overwhelmingly praise the plugin's effectiveness and simplicity, with very few complaints.

Positive highlights

'Great effective little plugin. It's really simple to use and follows WP XML structure.' - TM
'This plugin saved me a lot of time during site migration.' - Closed account
'Works perfectly and saved loads of time.' - treecutter
'Works great with WP export including categories with zero posts.' - gunterqb
'Simple and effective, everything is in the right table.' - alekmitch

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Known medium severity security vulnerability (missing authorization)
No updates or fixes for the reported security issue

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a straightforward, reliable tool to export WordPress categories efficiently, especially during site migrations or backups.

Not ideal for

Users requiring a fully secure plugin with no known vulnerabilities or those needing advanced export features beyond categories.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides full functionality to export WordPress categories easily and effectively.

Final Verdict

Export Categories is a highly rated and simple plugin that effectively exports WordPress categories, saving users time and effort. Its adherence to WordPress XML standards and ease of use make it a valuable tool for many users.

However, the presence of a known medium severity security vulnerability without a fix is a significant concern. Users should weigh the benefits against potential risks and consider their security needs before use.