WordPress plugin comparison
CSV Importer vs Magic Export & Import
At a glance
- CSV Importer has more active installs: 3K+, against 200+ for Magic Export & Import.
- On a typical day, CSV Importer is downloaded about 34 times, Magic Export & Import about 14.
- Magic Export & Import is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews, against 4.2 from 28 reviews.
- Magic Export & Import was updated more recently: Sep 21, 2026, against Jul 30, 2026 for CSV Importer.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.0.8.
- CSV Importer has been around longer: since 2009, against 2025 for Magic Export & Import.
Line by line
CSV Importer leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  CSV Importer |  Magic Export & Import |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,802 | #12,275 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 883 | 336 |
| Rating | 4.2(28) | 5.0(3) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.80 | ×0.54 |
| Last release | 3 months ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 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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