# CSV Importer Improved

> CSV Importer Improved has 100+ active installs, a 3.2/5 rating from 5 reviews and 85 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** CSV Importer Improved shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.2/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**This WordPress plugin imports posts from CSV (Comma Separated Value) files into your WordPress blog. It can prove extremely useful when you want to import a bunch of posts from an Excel document or the like – simply…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 11,903
- **Downloads (30 days):** 85 (+13.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.2/5 from 5 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.6.1
- **Last updated:** Oct 10, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.6.30
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Jason Judge (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/judgej/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/csv-importer-improved/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [batch](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/batch/) | #5 | 15 |
| [csv](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/csv/) | #31 | 202 |
| [excel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/excel/) | #10 | 53 |
| [import](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/import/) | >100 | 391 |
| [spreadsheet](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/spreadsheet/) | #16 | 54 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| batch | >100 | 1,931 |
| csv | >100 | 4,728 |
| excel | >100 | 900 |
| import | >100 | 7,240 |
| spreadsheet | >100 | 1,014 |

## Version adoption

- 0.6: 92.8%
- 0.5: 7.2%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [PW WooCommerce Bulk Edit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pw-bulk-edit/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (238) | Sep 13, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [Bulk menu creator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulk-menu-creator/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (9) | Nov 19, 2025 | 54/100 |
| 3 | [Seraphinite Post .DOCX Source](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/seraphinite-post-docx-source/) | 800+ | 4.6/5 (45) | Feb 13, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 4 | [Export Users Data to CSV](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/export-users-data-to-csv/) | 200+ | 4.4/5 (5) | Feb 4, 2015 | 36/100 |
| 6 | [SVG Color Changer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/svg-color-changer/) | 90+ | — | Sep 19, 2024 | 25/100 |
| 7 | [Import Members from CSV for Paid Memberships Pro](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pmpro-import-members-from-csv/) | 90+ | 5/5 (2) | Jul 20, 2021 | 32/100 |
| 8 | [MCRPD Regenerate Download Permissions for woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mcrpd-regenerate-download-permissions-for-woocommerce/) | 60+ | 4.7/5 (3) | Aug 18, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 9 | [Batch Update Media Informations](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/batch-update-medias-infos/) | 30+ | 5/5 (1) | Jan 6, 2020 | 31/100 |
| 10 | [Image Alt Sync](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/image-alt-sync/) | 30+ | — | Oct 10, 2025 | 39/100 |
| 11 | [Upload Unzipper](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/upload-unziper/) | 20+ | — | Dec 4, 2007 | 24/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is CSV Importer Improved free?
Yes. CSV Importer Improved is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is CSV Importer Improved safe to use in 2026?
CSV Importer Improved shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.2/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use CSV Importer Improved?
CSV Importer Improved is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,903 times since it launched in December 2015. It was downloaded 85 times in the last 30 days.

### Does CSV Importer Improved work with WordPress 7.1?
CSV Importer Improved is officially tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was CSV Importer Improved last updated?
The latest version, 0.6.1, was released on October 10, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes CSV Importer Improved?
CSV Importer Improved is developed and maintained by Jason Judge.

### What are the best alternatives to CSV Importer Improved?
The most popular alternatives to CSV Importer Improved are PW WooCommerce Bulk Edit (20K+ installs), Bulk menu creator (1K+ installs) and Seraphinite Post .DOCX Sour… (800+ installs).


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