Attachment Importer
v0.6.0by Spencer Piontkowski · updated 12 years ago
Import attachments from another WordPress blog using a WXR file.
- Rank
- #3,871
- Up1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 3,440
- 3K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 47.8K
- 47,816 all-time
- Rating
- 4.3/5
- 26 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Attachment Importer at a glance
Attachment Importer is a WordPress plugin by Spencer Piontkowski with 3K+ active installs, the #3,871 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 18 times, 72% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.3 out of 5 from 26 reviews. Version 0.6.0 came out on Sep 25, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.0.38. Among the 101 plugins tagged “attachment”, it ranks #9. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats411 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Attachment Importer |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 10 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 3,435 · -0.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 3,435 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3,436 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3,438 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3,441 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3,442 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3,438 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3,443 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3,445 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3,445 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3,443 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3,445 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3,443 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3,443 |
Rank over time
#3,871 · down 24 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #3,871 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #3,872 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #3,871 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #3,871 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #3,866 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #3,865 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #3,866 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #3,857 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #3,858 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #3,859 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #3,863 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #3,866 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #3,878 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #3,876 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #3,847 |
Growth %
Average -0.02% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
3K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.6100%
Rating trend
4.3★★★★★26 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.6.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 4.0.38
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 16, 2014
- Last updated
- Sep 25, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Attachment Importer
How many websites use Attachment Importer?
Attachment Importer is active on 3K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,871 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Attachment Importer been downloaded?
47,816 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 18 times. See download stats
When was Attachment Importer last updated?
Version 0.6.0 came out on Sep 25, 2014 (12 years ago). See every release
Is Attachment Importer compatible with the latest WordPress?
Attachment Importer’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Does Attachment Importer have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Attachment Importer. See its security record
Is Attachment Importer still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Attachment Importer have?
4.3 out of 5 from 26 reviews on WordPress.org. 77% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Attachment Importer?
The plugins most like Attachment Importer, by the tags they share, are Download Attachments (8K+), WordPress Importer (2M+) and One Click Demo Import (1M+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.3
★★★★★
26 reviews
- 5 stars: 20 reviews, 77%
- 4 stars: 2 reviews, 8%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 4 reviews, 15%
- Positive
- 85%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 15%1–2★
- About 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.4.
- Each new 1★ review takes 5 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 3,440 |
| Reported installs | 3K+ |
| Rating | 4.3 |
| Reviews | 26 |
| Total downloads | 47.8K |
| Author | Spencer Piontkowski |
| First released | Feb 16, 2014 |
| Version | 0.6.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 25, 2014 |
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