WP Options Importer
v7by Matthew Boynes · updated 3 years ago
Export and import WordPress Options.
- Rank
- #2,746
- Up2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 6,540
- 6K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 111.2K
- 111,217 all-time
- Rating
- 4.9/5
- 9 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Options Importer at a glance
WP Options Importer is a WordPress plugin by Matthew Boynes with 6K+ active installs, the #2,746 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 51 times, 67% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.9 out of 5 from 9 reviews. Version 7 came out on Mar 3, 2023, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.1.16. Among the 17 plugins tagged “exporter”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats1.4K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Options Importer |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 48 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 51 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 58 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 51 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 86 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 57 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 69 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 70 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 53 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 51 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 53 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 44 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 6,551 · +0.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 6,551 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 6,549 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 6,564 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6,558 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6,540 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6,561 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6,552 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6,540 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6,550 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6,541 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6,530 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6,535 |
Rank over time
#2,746 · up 1 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #2,746 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #2,748 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #2,744 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #2,744 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #2,747 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #2,745 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #2,739 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #2,742 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #2,747 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #2,741 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #2,747 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #2,760 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #2,758 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #2,747 |
Growth %
Average +0.02% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.03% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.11% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.09% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.28% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.32% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.14% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.18% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.14% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.17% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.08% |
Active installs band
6K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #2760 → #2744Downloads +17.2%
- Tested up to 6.1.15 → 6.1.16
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v746%
- v537%
- v617%
Rating trend
4.9★★★★★9 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 7
- Requires WordPress
- 3.8
- Tested up to
- 6.1.16
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 21, 2014
- Last updated
- Mar 3, 2023
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Options Importer
How many websites use WP Options Importer?
WP Options Importer is active on 6K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #2,746 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Options Importer been downloaded?
111,217 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 51 times. See download stats
When was WP Options Importer last updated?
Version 7 came out on Mar 3, 2023 (3 years ago). See every release
Is WP Options Importer compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Options Importer’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.1.16, 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.
Does WP Options Importer have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for WP Options Importer. See its security record
Is WP Options Importer still maintained?
Its last release was 3 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Options Importer have?
4.9 out of 5 from 9 reviews on WordPress.org. 89% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to WP Options Importer?
The plugins most like WP Options Importer, by the tags they share, are Widget Importer & Exporter (200K+), Customizer Export/Import (100K+) and WP Import Export Lite (40K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.9
★★★★★
9 reviews
- 5 stars: 8 reviews, 89%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 11%
- 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★
- About 12 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 5.0.
- Each new 1★ review takes 35 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 6,540 |
| Reported installs | 6K+ |
| Rating | 4.9 |
| Reviews | 9 |
| Total downloads | 111.2K |
| Author | Matthew Boynes |
| First released | Apr 21, 2014 |
| Version | 7 |
| Requires WP | 3.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 3, 2023 |
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