CSV Importer
v0.4.2by Soflyy · updated 3 months ago
Import posts from CSV files into WordPress.
- Rank
- #3,797
- Down2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 3,520
- 3K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 223K
- 222,992 all-time
- Rating
- 4.2/5
- 28 reviews
- Support resolved
- 100%
- 1 of 1 threads, last 2 months
CSV Importer at a glance
CSV Importer is a WordPress plugin by Soflyy with 3K+ active installs, the #3,797 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 34 times, 24% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.2 out of 5 from 28 reviews. Version 0.4.2 came out on Jul 30, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. Among the 65 plugins tagged “excel”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats904 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | CSV Importer |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 37 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 41 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 41 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 39 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 20 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 3,514 · -0.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3,514 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3,518 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3,510 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3,512 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3,513 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3,511 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3,514 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3,523 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3,517 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3,514 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3,515 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3,521 |
Rank over time
#3,797 · down 5 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #3,797 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #3,795 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #3,793 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #3,799 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #3,798 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #3,796 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #3,793 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #3,794 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #3,793 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #3,794 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #3,797 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #3,804 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #3,802 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #3,792 |
Growth %
Average -0.02% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.11% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.09% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.26% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.17% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.09% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.17% |
Active installs band
3K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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.org- Rank #3804 → #3799Downloads +12.3%
- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.463%
- v0.337%
Rating trend
4.2★★★★★28 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.4.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.1
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Mar 10, 2009
- Last updated
- Jul 30, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about CSV Importer
How many websites use CSV Importer?
CSV 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 #3,797 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has CSV Importer been downloaded?
222,992 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 34 times. See download stats
When was CSV Importer last updated?
Version 0.4.2 came out on Jul 30, 2026 (3 months ago). See every release
Is CSV Importer compatible with the latest WordPress?
It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.
Does CSV Importer have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 1 older issue, fixed in earlier versions, so keep CSV Importer up to date. See its security record
Is CSV Importer still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 3 months ago. Its authors resolved 1 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does CSV Importer have?
4.2 out of 5 from 28 reviews on WordPress.org. 68% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to CSV Importer?
The plugins most like CSV Importer, by the tags they share, are WP Import Export Lite (40K+), Import Users from CSV (10K+) and CSV Import and Exporter (1K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.2
★★★★★
28 reviews
- 5 stars: 19 reviews, 68%
- 4 stars: 4 reviews, 14%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 4%
- 1 stars: 4 reviews, 14%
- Positive
- 82%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 18%1–2★
- About 3 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.3.
- Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 3,520 |
| Reported installs | 3K+ |
| Rating | 4.2 |
| Reviews | 28 |
| Total downloads | 223K |
| Author | Soflyy |
| First released | Mar 10, 2009 |
| Version | 0.4.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.1 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Jul 30, 2026 |
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