CIO Custom Fields Importer
v1.0.3by VisualData · updated 9 years ago
Simple, easy, fast and flexible, this add-on to WP All Import processes large data sets from any XML or CSV files to any contents.
- Rank
- #9,469
- Down64 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 448
- 400+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 17.4K
- 17,422 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 8 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
CIO Custom Fields Importer at a glance
CIO Custom Fields Importer is a WordPress plugin by VisualData with 400+ active installs, the #9,469 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 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews. Version 1.0.3 came out on Dec 26, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “taxonomy import”. 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 stats159 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | CIO Custom Fields Importer |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 447 · -2.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 447 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 452 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 449 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 450 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 447 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 449 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 448 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 449 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 449 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 450 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 451 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 448 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 460 |
Rank over time
#9,469 · up 6 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #9,469 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #9,405 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #9,434 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #9,425 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #9,437 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #9,472 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #9,450 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #9,458 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #9,448 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #9,442 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #9,430 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #9,427 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #9,480 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #9,475 |
Growth %
Average -0.22% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -1.11% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.67% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.11% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.67% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.45% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.22% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.22% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.22% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.22% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.67% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.61% |
Active installs band
400+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 400+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #9480 → #9437Downloads +40%
- Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★8 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.3
- Requires WordPress
- 4.1.0
- Tested up to
- 4.9.35
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 23, 2015
- Last updated
- Dec 26, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about CIO Custom Fields Importer
How many websites use CIO Custom Fields Importer?
CIO Custom Fields Importer is active on 400+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #9,469 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has CIO Custom Fields Importer been downloaded?
17,422 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was CIO Custom Fields Importer last updated?
Version 1.0.3 came out on Dec 26, 2017 (8 years ago).
Is CIO Custom Fields Importer compatible with the latest WordPress?
CIO Custom Fields Importer’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 CIO Custom Fields Importer still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does CIO Custom Fields Importer have?
5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to CIO Custom Fields Importer?
The plugins most like CIO Custom Fields Importer, by the tags they share, are WP All Import (5K+), Import Users & Customers with Meta (4K+) and Comments Import & Export (2K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
8 reviews
- 5 stars: 8 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 448 |
| Reported installs | 400+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 8 |
| Total downloads | 17.4K |
| Author | VisualData |
| First released | Jul 23, 2015 |
| Version | 1.0.3 |
| Requires WP | 4.1.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 26, 2017 |
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