CSV Importer Improved
v0.6.1by Jason Judge · updated 10 years ago
Import posts from CSV files into WordPress.
- Rank
- #13,737
- Down62 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 158
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 12.1K
- 12,091 all-time
- Rating
- 3.2/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
CSV Importer Improved at a glance
CSV Importer Improved is a WordPress plugin by Jason Judge with 100+ active installs, the #13,737 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 25% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 0.6.1 came out on Oct 10, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.6.30. Among the 13 plugins tagged “batch”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats141 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | CSV Importer Improved |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 158 · -11.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 158 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 159 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 160 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 160 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 160 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 159 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 159 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 160 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 160 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 161 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 161 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 161 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 178 |
Rank over time
#13,737 · down 226 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #13,737 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #13,675 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #13,677 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #13,658 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #13,558 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #13,615 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #13,654 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #13,627 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #13,595 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #13,591 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #13,546 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #13,543 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #13,520 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #13,511 |
Growth %
Average -0.91% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.63% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.63% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.63% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.63% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.62% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -9.55% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
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.
- v0.692%
- v0.57.6%
Rating trend
3.2★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.6.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.0
- Tested up to
- 4.6.30
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 17, 2015
- Last updated
- Oct 10, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about CSV Importer Improved
How many websites use CSV Importer Improved?
CSV Importer Improved is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #13,737 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has CSV Importer Improved been downloaded?
12,091 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was CSV Importer Improved last updated?
Version 0.6.1 came out on Oct 10, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is CSV Importer Improved compatible with the latest WordPress?
CSV Importer Improved’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, 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.
Is CSV Importer Improved still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does CSV Importer Improved have?
3.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 40% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to CSV Importer Improved?
The plugins most like CSV Importer Improved, by the tags they share, are CSV Importer (3K+), WP Import Export Lite (40K+) and CSV Import and Exporter (1K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.2
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 40%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 20%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 40%
- Positive
- 60%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 40%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.3.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 158 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 3.2 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 12.1K |
| Author | Jason Judge |
| First released | Dec 17, 2015 |
| Version | 0.6.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 10, 2016 |
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