# Design Import/Export – Styles, Templates, Template Parts and Patterns

> Design Import/Export has 200+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews and 272 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 53/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Design Import/Export works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 53/100 on our health check.

**Quickly and easily import and export your block based full site editing theme design: global/custom styles, templates, template parts and patterns.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 7,642
- **Downloads (30 days):** 272 (+47.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 6 reviews
- **Health score:** 53/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.3
- **Last updated:** Dec 10, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.7+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** UXL Themes (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/uxl/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/design-import-export/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [export](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/export/) | #67 | 371 |
| [global styles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/global-styles/) | #3 | 6 |
| [import](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/import/) | #94 | 412 |
| [template parts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/template-parts/) | #1 | 3 |
| [templates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/templates/) | #45 | 141 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| export | #81 | 8,800 |
| global styles | #21 | 3,596 |
| import | >100 | 7,914 |
| template parts | #10 | 2,931 |
| templates | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.3: 83.7%
- 2.0: 9.2%
- 1.1: 7.1%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Widget Importer & Exporter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/widget-importer-exporter/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (117) | Oct 15, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 2 | [Customizer Export/Import](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/customizer-export-import/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (115) | Jun 16, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 3 | [Advanced Order Export For WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woo-order-export-lite/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (350) | Oct 12, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 4 | [WP All Export – Drag & Drop Export to Any Custom CSV, XML & Excel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-all-export/) | 100K+ | 4.5/5 (414) | Oct 1, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 5 | [Export All URLs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/export-all-urls/) | 50K+ | 4.6/5 (94) | Oct 14, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 6 | [Export media with selected content (by DKZR)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/export-media-with-selected-content/) | 40K+ | 4.5/5 (93) | Sep 3, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 7 | [WP Import Export Lite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-import-export-lite/) | 40K+ | 4/5 (113) | Sep 12, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 8 | [افزونه رسمی ترب](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/products-extractor-for-woocommerce/) | 30K+ | 4.2/5 (6) | Sep 14, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 9 | [Export Media Library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/export-media-library/) | 30K+ | 4.9/5 (48) | Apr 5, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 10 | [YML for Yandex Market](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yml-for-yandex-market/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (72) | Oct 8, 2026 | 78/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Design Import/Export free?
Yes. Design Import/Export is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Design Import/Export safe to use in 2026?
Design Import/Export works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 53/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Design Import/Export?
Design Import/Export is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,642 times since it launched in July 2021. It was downloaded 272 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Design Import/Export work with WordPress 7.1?
Design Import/Export is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Design Import/Export need?
Design Import/Export requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Design Import/Export last updated?
The latest version, 2.3, was released on December 10, 2025 (10 months ago).

### Who makes Design Import/Export?
Design Import/Export is developed and maintained by UXL Themes.

### What are the best alternatives to Design Import/Export?
The most popular alternatives to Design Import/Export are Widget Importer & Exporter (200K+ installs), Customizer Export/Import (100K+ installs) and Advanced Order Export For W… (100K+ installs).


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