WordPress plugin comparison
Article Importer vs WP Smart Import
At a glance
- WP Smart Import has more active installs: 900+, against 10+ for Article Importer.
- On a typical day, WP Smart Import is downloaded about 19 times, Article Importer about 1.
- Article Importer has no reviews yet.
- WP Smart Import was updated more recently: Aug 17, 2026, against Aug 25, 2018 for Article Importer.
- WP Smart Import is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.9.35 for Article Importer.
Line by line
WP Smart Import leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Article Importer |  WP Smart Import |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #30,117 | #7,138 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 900+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 26 | 517 |
| Rating | No ratings | 3.9(12) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 4.9.35 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.55 |
| Last release | 8 years ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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