# CIO Custom Fields Importer

> CIO Custom Fields Importer has 400+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 8 reviews and 130 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 39/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** CIO Custom Fields Importer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

**TL;DR This plugin enables ongoing data feed to PODS custom fields. Pro version supports all content types of PODS and can look up related item IDs during import.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 400+
- **Total downloads:** 17,334
- **Downloads (30 days):** 130 (+23.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 8 reviews
- **Health score:** 39/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.3
- **Last updated:** Dec 26, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.1.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** VisualData (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/visualdata/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-fields-csv-xml-importer/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [comments import](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments-import/) | #2 | 2 |
| [high performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/high-performance/) | #1 | 1 |
| [taxonomy import](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/taxonomy-import/) | #1 | 2 |
| [user import](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user-import/) | #3 | 5 |
| [WooCommerce customer import](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/woocommerce-customer-import/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| comments import | >100 | 1,685 |
| high performance | >100 | 5,199 |
| taxonomy import | >100 | 1,376 |
| user import | >100 | 5,609 |
| WooCommerce customer import | >100 | 2,212 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Comments Import & Export](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comments-import-export-woocommerce/) | 2K+ | 4.9/5 (68) | Sep 14, 2026 | 88/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is CIO Custom Fields Importer free?
Yes. CIO Custom Fields Importer is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is CIO Custom Fields Importer safe to use in 2026?
CIO Custom Fields Importer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use CIO Custom Fields Importer?
CIO Custom Fields Importer is active on 400+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 17,334 times since it launched in July 2015. It was downloaded 130 times in the last 30 days.

### Does CIO Custom Fields Importer work with WordPress 7.1?
CIO Custom Fields Importer is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was CIO Custom Fields Importer last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on December 26, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes CIO Custom Fields Importer?
CIO Custom Fields Importer is developed and maintained by VisualData.

### What are the best alternatives to CIO Custom Fields Importer?
The most popular alternatives to CIO Custom Fields Importer are Comments Import & Export (2K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-fields-csv-xml-importer/ · Generated 2026-10-24 11:37 UTC by PageForge