WordPress plugin comparison
Import Markdown vs WP Import Export Lite
At a glance
- WP Import Export Lite has more active installs: 40K+, against 2K+ for Import Markdown.
- On a typical day, WP Import Export Lite is downloaded about 297 times, Import Markdown about 30.
- Import Markdown is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.0 from 113 reviews.
- Import Markdown was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Sep 12, 2026 for WP Import Export Lite.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Import Markdown has been around longer: since 2018, against 2019 for WP Import Export Lite.
Line by line
WP Import Export Lite leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Import Markdown |  WP Import Export Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,538 | #866 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 40K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 817 | 8.4K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.0(113) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.70 | ×1.08 |
| Last release | 5 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.6 |
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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