Import from Ning
v2.1by Boone Gorges · updated 13 years ago
Imports the contents of a Ning Network Archive into BuddyPress
- Rank
- #30,593
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 11.4K
- 11,397 all-time
- Rating
- 3.3/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Import from Ning at a glance
Import from Ning is a WordPress plugin by Boone Gorges with 10+ active installs, the #30,593 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 3.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 2.1 came out on May 21, 2013, more than 13 years ago. Among the 466 plugins tagged “import”, it ranks #190. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats42 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Import from Ning |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#30,593 · up 506 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #30,593 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #30,683 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #30,418 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #30,939 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #31,455 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #31,270 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #31,182 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #30,953 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #31,099 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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.
- v2.1100%
Rating trend
3.3★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.1
- Requires WordPress
- –
- Tested up to
- –
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 20, 2010
- Last updated
- May 21, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Import from Ning
How many websites use Import from Ning?
Import from Ning is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #30,593 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Import from Ning been downloaded?
11,397 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Import from Ning last updated?
Version 2.1 came out on May 21, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is Import from Ning still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Import from Ning have?
3.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Import from Ning?
The plugins most like Import from Ning, by the tags they share, are One Click Demo Import (1M+), Widget Importer & Exporter (200K+) and Customizer Export/Import (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.3
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 25%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 25%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 25%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 25%
- Positive
- 50%4–5★
- Mixed
- 25%3★
- Critical
- 25%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.4.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 3.3 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 11.4K |
| Author | Boone Gorges |
| First released | Apr 20, 2010 |
| Version | 2.1 |
| Requires WP | – |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 21, 2013 |
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