Hoot Import
Hoot Import lets you import demo content for WordPress themes by wpHoot.
Solid choice
Hoot Import is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 62/100 on our health check.
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Hoot Import stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| demo content | #45 |
| demos | #47 |
| hoot | #1 |
| import | #25 |
| wphoot | #2 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Hoot Import
From the official readme · v1.8.1Description
Hoot Import lets you import the demo data for wpHoot Themes to help you get familiar with the theme. Import demo content, widgets and settings with just one click to make your site look like the demo site.
Notes
- The plugin makes a call to our CDN server remotely to import static demo content files.
Requirements
- This plugin requires Official wpHoot Themes
Installation
- In your wp-admin (WordPress dashboard), go to Plugins Menu > Add New
- Search for ‘Hoot Import’ in search field on top right.
- In the search results, click on ‘Install Now’ button next to ‘Hoot Import’ result.
- Once the installation is complete, click Activate button.
You can also install the plugin manually by following these steps:
1. Download the plugin zip file from https://wordpress.org/plugins/hoot-import/
2. In your wp-admin (WordPress dashboard), go to Plugins Menu > Add New
3. Click the ‘Upload Plugin’ button at the top.
4. Upload the zip file you downloaded in Step 1.
5. Once the upload is finish, click on Activate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the plugin license?
This plugin is released under a GPL license.
Which themes does Hoot Import work with?
The plugin works only with wpHoot Themes.
Changelog
1.8
- v1.7.1 : Fix PHP error: Undefined variable $hybridmenuicon in /include/importers/class-wxr-importer.php Ticket#12299
- Support ‘blogposts’ in json to set ‘posts_per_page’
- Improved menu duplication if plugin runs more than once (no deletion of existing menu items / nav menus)
- Revert support for Lume/Booster => Add ‘incompatible’ support for newer themes instead
- Support for ‘required’ plugins
- Update to cdn v5 files + update cdn image folder
- Option to import HootKit Settings if available in import’s json
- Minor css fixes
1.7
- Fix “Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly” warning
- Add support for “posts_per_page” from JSON files
- Support for Magazine Lume and Magazine Booster
1.6
- Support New Themes
1.5
- New v4b Format of files (slug-ext.txt)
- Changed dat files to txt to avoid server security restrictions in certain cases Ticket#12159 (error: [hootimport_customizer_file_error] The customizer import file is not readable.)
1.4
- Update cdn url
1.3
- Allow themes to modify custom menu urls
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FAQ
Hoot Import: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is Hoot Import free?
Yes. Hoot Import is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Hoot Import safe to use in 2026?
Hoot Import is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 62/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Hoot Import?
Hoot Import is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 12,107 times since it launched in October 2024. It was downloaded 472 times in the last 30 days.
Does Hoot Import work with WordPress 7.1?
Hoot Import is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Hoot Import need?
Hoot Import requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Hoot Import last updated?
The latest version, 1.8.1, was released on June 8, 2026 (4 months ago).
Who makes Hoot Import?
Hoot Import is developed and maintained by wpHoot.
What are the best alternatives to Hoot Import?
The most popular alternatives to Hoot Import are HootKit (8K+ installs), Pixelgrade Assistant (2K+ installs) and Airi Demo Importer (1K+ installs).
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