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Actively maintained Tested with WP 7.1 #74 in acf

CSV Importer Plus for ACF

CSV Importer Plus for ACF maps & imports CSV data to Posts, Pages, CPTs & WooCommerce products, with or without ACF/SCF fields.

Active installs400+100+ tier
Downloads · 30d779▲ +1.7% vs prev. 30d
Rating5/55 reviews
Health score86/100Excellent
All-time downloads10.8KSince Oct 2024
Support resolved1 / 1100% in last 2 months
RequiresWP 5.9PHP 8.1.2+
Downloads · 7d169▼ -53.7% week over week
Our verdict

Safe pick

Yes — CSV Importer Plus for ACF is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 86/100 on our health check.

  • Actively developed — last update 2 weeks ago
  • Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
  • Small user base (400+ active installs)
  • Needs PHP 8.1.2 or newer

How does it stack up?

Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support

Daily downloads

4285128Jul 27Sep 9Oct 24
Yesterday12
Daily average (1y)19
Peak day171Aug 10, 2026
Last 12 months7.1K

Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.

Rankings

Where CSV Importer Plus for ACF stands today

WordPress.org search rankings

Live position in the plugin search, top 100
KeywordPositionCompeting pluginsCategory
acf #20 1,703 Best acf plugins →
csv #10 5,504 Best csv plugins →
import >100 8,175 Best import plugins →
woocommerce >100 10,000 Best woocommerce plugins →
wordpress csv import #19 2,503 Best wordpress csv import plugins →

Version adoption

Share of active sites per release.

  • 1.559.2%
  • 1.434.3%
  • 1.36.5%

Rating breakdown

★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 5 reviews

  • 5★100.0%
  • 4★0.00%
  • 3★0.00%
  • 2★0.00%
  • 1★0.00%

About CSV Importer Plus for ACF

From the official readme · v1.5.1

Description

CSV Importer Plus for ACF is a powerful and user-friendly plugin that allows you to effortlessly map and import CSV data into your posts, pages, custom post types (CPT), and WooCommerce products with or without ACF/SCF fields. You can now import ACF/SCF fields into ACF/SCF option pages.

Supports standard WordPress fields, ACF/SCF (Advanced Custom Fields / Secure Custom Fields ), and WooCommerce product data (including pricing, inventory & attributes) for seamless data import and management.

Upgrade to the pro version for even more features, including advanced support for 20+ ACF fields like Repeater, Flexible Content, Gallery, WYSIWYG Editor, and enhanced WooCommerce integration like importing product simple, groups, external, and variable products with ease. CSV Importer Plus for ACF is perfect for developers, content creators, and WooCommerce shop owners looking to streamline their workflow and enhance their ACF and product management capabilities.

► Auto Mapping: Make sure to use the exact CSV column names as shown in the sample files below.

Download Sample Files

► Custom Capability: Plugin adds custom capability cipfa_import_data so administrators can assign it to specific user roles, allowing those users to access and use the import functionality without any issues.

For standard post/cpt fields, the CSV column name will be:

post_id, post_title, post_slug, post_content, post_excerpt, post_featured_image, post_categories, post_tags, post_author_usernames, post_author_emails, post_author_passwords, post_status, post_password, post_date, post_comments, post_pings, menu_order

For standard page fields, the CSV column name will be:

page_id, page_title, page_slug, page_date, page_content, page_excerpt, page_featured_image, page_parent, page_template, page_author_usernames, page_author_email, page_author_password, page_status, page_password, page_comments, menu_order

For ACF/SCF Fields, the CSV column name will be:

Please name your CSV column exactly like your ACF/SCF field name.
WP Admin Dashboard –> ACF/SCF –> Field Group –> Field (use the Field Name, not the label, usually lowercase with underscore like First Name –> first_name

For ACF Font Awesome fields, use the same ACF field name as the CSV column name.
The field must be created using the Advanced Custom Fields: Font Awesome plugin.

For ACF Table field, use the same ACF field name as the CSV column name.
The field must be created using the Table Field Add-on for ACF and SCF plugin.

For Custom Taxonomies

CSV column name will be slug existing of custom taxonomies.

For WooCommerce Fields:

product_type, product_virtual, product_downloadable, product_sku, product_barcode, product_name, product_published, product_visibility, product_date, product_slug, product_short_description, product_description, product_sale_date_price_start, product_sale_date_price_end, product_tax_status, product_tax_class, product_stock_status, product_manage_stock, product_stock, product_allow_backorders, product_low_stock_amount, product_sold_individually, product_weight, product_length, product_width, product_height, product_enable_reviews, product_purchase_note, product_sale_price, product_regular_price, product_cat, product_tag, product_shipping_class, product_image, product_image_gallery, product_parent, product_grouped, product_external_url, product_external_button_text, product_upsell_ids, product_crosssell_ids, product_position, product_wpcom_is_markdown, product_download_file_name, product_download_file_url, product_download_limit, product_download_expiry, product_brand, product_attribute

For Yoast Seo Fields:

yoast_seo_title, yoast_focus_Keyword, yoast_meta_description, yoast_meta_robots_advanced, yoast_show_content_in_search_results, yoast_search_engines_follow_links, yoast_breadcrumb_title, yoast_canonical_url, yoast_schema_page_type, yoast_schema_article_type, yoast_cornerstone_content

For Rank Math Fields:

rank_math_title, rank_math_description, rank_math_focus_keyword, rank_math_robots, rank_math_canonical, rank_math_advanced_robots, rank_math_pillar_content, rank_math_rich_snippet, rank_math_schema_json, rank_math_facebook_title, rank_math_facebook_description, rank_math_facebook_image, rank_math_twitter_title, rank_math_twitter_description, rank_math_twitter_image, rank_math_primary_category

For Simple Custom Post Order:

menu_order

CSV Importer Plus for ACF imports data in chunks. You can also set the chunk size from 10 to 100, depending on what your server can handle.

Update check allows you to edit existing posts. If the plugin finds an existing post ID, it updates the post; if not, it creates a new post.

Check out our documentation and video tutorials

CSV Importer Plus for ACF

Import following post fields:

  • Title
  • Published Date
  • Content
  • Excerpt
  • Featured Image
  • Categories & Subcategories
  • Tags
  • Post Status
  • Comments (enable/disable)
  • Pings (enable/disable)
  • Post Order
  • Post Password
  • Custom Taxonomies

Import following page fields:

  • Title
  • Published Date
  • Content
  • Excerpt
  • Featured Image
  • Page’s Parent
  • Page’s Order
  • Page’s Template
  • Page Status
  • Comments (enable/disable)
  • Page Order
  • Page Password
  • Custom Taxonomies

Import following ACF/SCF fields:

  • Text
  • Text Area
  • Number
  • Range
  • Email
  • Password
  • URL
  • Image
  • Select
  • True / False
  • Date Picker
  • Group
  • Font Awesome
  • Table

Import following woocommerce product type:

  • Simple

Import following yoast seo fields:

  • Seo Title
  • Focus Keyword
  • Meta Description
  • Cornerstone Content
  • Meta Robots Advanced
  • Show Content In Search Results
  • Search Engines Follow Links
  • Breadcrumb Title
  • Canonical URL
  • Schema Page Type
  • Schema Article Type

Import following rank math fields:

  • Title
  • Description
  • Focus keyword
  • Canonical URL
  • Robots
  • Advanced Robots
  • Rich Snippet
  • Schema Json
  • BPillar Content
  • Category ID
  • Facebook Title
  • Facebook Description
  • Facebook Title
  • Facebook Image
  • Twitter Title
  • Twitter Description
  • Twitter Image

Import following simple custom post order fields:

  • Menu Order

CSV Importer Plus for ACF also generates author accounts with the provided usernames, emails, and passwords.

To update products, use either their product_id or product_sku.

**** Use UTF-8 encoding in the CSV file if your data has special characters. ****

Download Sample Post Data For Free version

Download Sample Page Data For Free version

Download Sample Product Data For Free version

CSV Importer Plus for ACF Pro

In the Pro version, it imports the following ACF/SCF fields along with all wp standard fields for posts and pages:

Import following post fields:

  • Title
  • Published Date
  • Content
  • Excerpt
  • Featured Image
  • Categories & Subcategories
  • Tags
  • Post Status
  • Comments (enable/disable)
  • Pings (enable/disable)
  • Post Order
  • Post Password
  • Custom Taxonomies

Import following page fields:

  • Title
  • Published Date
  • Content
  • Excerpt
  • Featured Image
  • Page’s Parent
  • Page’s Order
  • Page’s Template
  • Page Status
  • Comments (enable/disable)
  • Page Order
  • Page Password
  • Custom Taxonomies

Import following ACF/SCF fields:

  • Text
  • Text Area
  • Number
  • Range
  • Email
  • Password
  • URL
  • Image
  • Select
  • True / False
  • Date Picker
  • File
  • Link
  • Post Object
  • Relationship
  • Gallery
  • Checkbox
  • Radio Button
  • Button Group
  • WYSIWYG Editor
  • oEmbed
  • Page Link
  • Taxonomy
  • User
  • Google Map
  • Date Time Picker
  • Time Picker
  • Color Picker
  • Icon Picker
  • Message
  • Flexible Content
  • Repeater
  • Group
  • Font Awesome
  • Table

Import following woocommerce product types:

  • Simple
  • Variable
  • External
  • Grouped

Import following yoast seo fields:

  • Focus Keyword
  • Meta Description
  • Cornerstone Content
  • Meta Robots Advanced
  • Show Content In Search Results
  • Search Engines Follow Links
  • Breadcrumb Title
  • Canonical URL
  • Schema Page Type
  • Schema Article Type

Import following rank math fields:

  • Title
  • Description
  • Focus keyword
  • Canonical URL
  • Robots
  • Advanced Robots
  • Rich Snippet
  • Schema Json
  • BPillar Content
  • Category ID
  • Facebook Title
  • Facebook Description
  • Facebook Title
  • Facebook Image
  • Twitter Title
  • Twitter Description
  • Twitter Image

Import following simple custom post order fields:

  • Menu Order

Download Sample Post Data For Pro version

Download Sample Page Data For Pro version

Download Sample Product Data For Pro version

Guaranteed technical support via e-mail for pro users

See the plugin’s homepage for more details.

Frequently asked questions

How do I import data?

It’s pretty simple. Open the plugin page, select the post type, choose the chunk size, and upload your CSV file. If you want to update existing posts, tick the checkbox and press ‘Next.’ CSV Importer Plus for ACF will automatically map your CSV data if you follow the sample data column names. If not, you can manually select and import your data.

Where can i download sample data?

Sample data for the free and Pro versions is provided above.

Can I import ACF/SCF fields into any WordPress post type?

Yes, you can import posts, pages, and user-created custom post types.

Does it show import status and logs?

Yes, CSV Importer Plus for ACF shows the status after each chunk import in the progress bar. It also shows logs if some fields are not imported successfully.

How does CSV Importer Plus for ACF work?

CSV Importer Plus for ACF is quite flexible for importing data. You can map fields, or you don’t have to map some fields. It only imports the fields that are mapped in the mapping form.

How many acf fields does it import in the free version?

CSV Importer Plus for ACF imports 11 acf fields covering the basic needs of most users, but if users need more advanced acf fields, we provide them in the Pro version.

How do I get support?

You can use the WordPress support forum or the contact us form to reach out. We will get back to you as soon as possible.

Changelog

1.0.0

Initial release.

1.0.1

ACF required message fixed.

1.0.2

Plugin name change due to the legality of trademarks.

1.0.3

Added unique function/class/define/namespace/option names.
Removed direct File Access to plugin files

1.0.4

Closing HTML tags fixed in post content

1.0.5

Fixed Upgrade subpage slug
Added plugin rate link

Full changelog on WordPress.org →

Screenshots

Select post type, chunk size & upload CSV.
Select post type, chunk size & upload CSV.
Advanced Settings.
Advanced Settings.
Map Form with tooltip.
Map Form with tooltip.
Map Form with tooltip.
Map Form with tooltip.
Map the CSV Fields to standard and ACF fields.
Map the CSV Fields to standard and ACF fields.
View Progress using progress bar.
View Progress using progress bar.
View Status message & logs.
View Status message & logs.

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FAQ

CSV Importer Plus for ACF: quick answers

Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.

Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 25, 2026

Is CSV Importer Plus for ACF free?

Yes. CSV Importer Plus for ACF is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

Is CSV Importer Plus for ACF safe to use in 2026?

Yes — CSV Importer Plus for ACF is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 86/100 on our health check.

How many websites use CSV Importer Plus for ACF?

CSV Importer Plus for ACF is active on 400+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 10,774 times since it launched in October 2024. It was downloaded 779 times in the last 30 days.

Does CSV Importer Plus for ACF work with WordPress 7.1?

Yes. The developer has tested CSV Importer Plus for ACF up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.9 or newer.

What PHP version does CSV Importer Plus for ACF need?

CSV Importer Plus for ACF requires PHP 8.1.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

When was CSV Importer Plus for ACF last updated?

The latest version, 1.5.1, was released on October 13, 2026 (2 weeks ago).

Who makes CSV Importer Plus for ACF?

CSV Importer Plus for ACF is developed and maintained by Mobeen Raheem.

What are the best alternatives to CSV Importer Plus for ACF?

The most popular alternatives to CSV Importer Plus for ACF are Advanced Custom Fields (ACF… (2M+ installs), ACF Content Analysis for Yo… (100K+ installs) and Advanced Custom Fields: Ext… (100K+ installs).

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