Active installations900Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org rating3.9 / 5 from 12 ratings
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org
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WP PlugIndex currently records WP Smart Import : Import any XML File to WordPress version 2.0.0 as active, updated 2mo ago and tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Overview
About this plugin
WP Smart Import is the most powerful and user-friendly solution for importing XML files into WordPress. Effortlessly create Posts, Pages, and any Custom Post Type with content mapped directly from your XML source files.
With an intuitive drag-and-drop template builder and real-time XML node preview, you can visually map your data fields without writing a single line of code. WP Smart Import handles large files efficiently using a batch-based import engine, ensuring reliable performance even on shared hosting environments.
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Key Features
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.
Manage Files – Keep track of all uploaded source files with options to clean up or reuse.
Import Statistics – Detailed counters showing created, updated, and failed records after every import run.
Pro Features (WP Smart Import Pro)
CSV and JSON file support with automatic XML conversion.
Automated recurring schedules with background cron execution.
Run history with detailed logs for every scheduled or manual import.
Background batch size configuration for cron-based imports.
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Plugin tags
Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.
wordpress importer
xml import
csv
Compatibility & maintenance
Compatibility & maintenance
Tested with WP 7.1
Marked as tested with the current WordPress 7.1 release.
Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to7.1
Minimum requirementsWordPress 6.4 · PHP 7.4
Update activity17 Aug 20262mo ago
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