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WP Options Importer

v7

by 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
Growing·Downloads +67.3% (30d)·Toward 7K+ · ETA ~4d

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.

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

1.4K downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
WP Options Importer Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.20406080Oct 9Oct 14Oct 19Oct 24Oct 28Nov 2Nov 7Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.1.16
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DateWP Options Importer
Nov 7, 202648
Nov 6, 202643
Nov 5, 202651
Nov 4, 202658
Nov 3, 202651
Nov 2, 202686
Nov 1, 202645
Oct 31, 202657
Oct 30, 202656
Oct 29, 202669
Oct 28, 202670
Oct 27, 202645
Oct 26, 202647
Oct 25, 202637
Oct 24, 202632
Oct 23, 202653
Oct 22, 202651
Oct 21, 202652
Oct 20, 202642
Oct 19, 202630
Oct 18, 202630
Oct 17, 202633
Oct 16, 202653
Oct 15, 202631
Oct 14, 202620
Oct 13, 202652
Oct 12, 202627
Oct 11, 202622
Oct 10, 202622
Oct 9, 202644

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 6,551 · +0.2% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.6.5K6.5K6.6K6.6KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.1.16
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20266,551
Nov 7, 20266,549
Nov 5, 20266,564
Nov 4, 20266,558
Nov 3, 20266,540
Nov 2, 20266,561
Nov 1, 20266,552
Oct 31, 20266,540
Oct 30, 20266,550
Oct 29, 20266,541
Oct 28, 20266,530
Oct 27, 20266,535

Rank over time

#2,746 · up 1 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#2.7K#2.8K#2.8KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.1.16
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DateDaily 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

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-0.2%0%0.2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
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

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.5.8K6K6.2KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.1.16
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20266K+
Nov 7, 20266K+
Nov 6, 20266K+
Nov 5, 20266K+
Nov 4, 20266K+
Nov 3, 20266K+
Nov 2, 20266K+
Nov 1, 20266K+
Oct 31, 20266K+
Oct 30, 20266K+
Oct 29, 20266K+
Oct 28, 20266K+
Oct 27, 20266K+
Oct 16, 20266K+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. 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 reviews

Review 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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Estimated installs≈ 6,540
Reported installs6K+
Rating4.9
Reviews9
Total downloads111.2K
AuthorMatthew Boynes
First releasedApr 21, 2014
Version7
Requires WP3.8
Requires PHP–
Last updatedMar 3, 2023

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