WP Smart Import — WordPress Import Plugin
WP Smart Import : Import any XML File to WordPress
by Xylus Themes · WordPress.org page · Website
WP Smart Import has 900+ active installs on WordPress.org and 69,149 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on August 17, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.
WP Smart Import at a glance
Is WP Smart Import well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- XML File Import – Import any standard XML file into WordPress with full control over field mapping
- Any Post Type Support – Import data into Posts, Pages, WooCommerce Products, or any registered Custom Post Type
- Drag & Drop Field Mapping – Visually map XML nodes to WordPress fields using an interactive drag-and-drop interface with live preview
- Large File Handling – Batch-based processing engine ensures reliable imports even for very large XML files
- Image Import – Download and attach remote images or map local media library files during import
- Featured Image Support – Automatically set the first imported image as the post featured image
- Unique Key Detection – Prevent duplicate posts by defining a unique identifier field for each import
- Update Existing Posts – Optionally update existing posts when the title or unique key matches
- Custom Field Mapping – Map XML data to any number of custom meta fields with a flexible repeater UI
- Taxonomy & Category Import – Assign imported posts to categories, tags, or custom taxonomies with hierarchical support
- Save & Reuse Templates – Save your import configuration as a reusable template for recurring imports
- Manage Imports – View, edit, re-run, or delete all saved imports from a centralized dashboard
WP Smart Import reviews and ratings
12 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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It imports, sort of...
Pretty unintuitive UI and didn't work very well. Some of the fields mapped didn't show up at all (like images from URL, or creator and short description as custom fields). I ended up with some basic (unformatted, bare text) posts that will still take significant work to clean up. If your XML has lots of good data, skip this plugin and use another solution that will be less head-scratching to figure out and more effective at duplicating the posts you're trying to import.
trevorberman -
Excellent customer support + plugin
I had an import issue and it was resolved within a week and a bit. very helpful support. highly recommended. plugin works great. no need for wocommerce add on plugin subscription fees. its an all in one solution for importing products. works fantastically. Big thanks to the support team . Im very very happy.
f3735462 -
Best XML importer plugin i have ever used before
Best plugin with a lot of good premium features in the plugin. Recommendations - 1. - Please add a visual text editor toolbox for content section during import. 2. - Add find and replace feature for whole XML file during import to replace text, links, etc. Keep it up! Thank You
Puneet -
CSV import doesn't work
I tested the CSV import 5 times with multiple csv files and get "Error : file Not Valid". Despite the claim that it supports CSV, it doesn't seem to be the case.
cbubny -
Just what I needed!
This plugin does everything and more than most commercial plugins will. I'm going to use it to import a series of articles for which the text and the publication dates are known upfront. I bundle texts, titles, featured image urls and publication dates in an XML and upload to Wordpress. The only thing that I'm missing is the ability to import posts with html in the content.
vicmortelmans -
CSV not actually supported; can't update existing, only create new
XML files will import just fine, but not CSV--they get a "file not supported" error. Also, this plugin can only create new items, not update existing ones.
laura6
Where WP Smart Import ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that WP Smart Import appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Import Plugins | #97 by tag, #42 in search | #29 | – |
Details
Import any XML file into WordPress in minutes — no coding needed, just drag, drop, map your fields & go live instantly!
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings WP Smart Import competes in
Tags
- csv
- importer
- wordpress importer
- xml
- XML Import
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- Version
- 2.0.0
- Last updated
- Aug 17, 2026
- First published
- May 24, 2018
- Requires WordPress
- 6.4
- Tested up to
- 7.1
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
WP Smart Import FAQ
What does WP Smart Import do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, WP Smart Import offers XML File Import – Import any standard XML file into WordPress with full control over field mapping, Any Post Type Support – Import data into Posts, Pages, WooCommerce Products, or any registered Custom Post Type, Drag & Drop Field Mapping – Visually map XML nodes to WordPress fields using an interactive drag-and-drop interface with live preview, Large File Handling – Batch-based processing engine ensures reliable imports even for very large XML files and Image Import – Download and attach remote images or map local media library files during import.
How many active installs does WP Smart Import have?
WordPress.org reports 900+ active installs for WP Smart Import as of September 7, 2026.
Is WP Smart Import still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on August 17, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Is WP Smart Import free?
WP Smart Import is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does WP Smart Import rank among Import Plugins?
WP Smart Import is #29 in the WordPress.org Import Plugins ranking.