# Import and export users a… vs Excel tables

> Import and export users a… vs Excel tables compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Import and export users and… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Excel tables.

**Import and export users and… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Excel tables.** Choose Import and export users and… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Excel tables if you care most about download trend.

| | Import and export users and customers | Excel tables |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 70K+ ✅ | 60+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 172.7K ✅ | 104 |
| Download trend | -5.1% | +40.5% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.7/5 | 5/5 |
| Reviews | 258 ✅ | 1 |
| Health score | 92/100 ✅ | 32/100 |
| Last updated | 1 week ago ✅ | 8 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 ✅ | WP 4.8.33 |
| Support resolved | 86% | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | Jul 2014 | Mar 2018 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Import and export users and… or Excel tables?
Import and export users and… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Excel tables. Choose Import and export users and… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Excel tables if you care most about download trend.

### Is Import and export users and… more popular than Excel tables?
Import and export users and… is the more popular of the two with 70K+ active installs, compared with 60+ for Excel tables.

### Can I use Import and export users and… and Excel tables together?
Both plugins cover csv, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are Import and export users and… and Excel tables free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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