# Import Excel

> Import Excel has 10+ active installs and 50 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Import Excel shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Plugin for import tables (xlsx) in site database. Мinimum functionality – minimum load on the site. General Settings**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,565
- **Downloads (30 days):** 50 (+56.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 15, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.6.30
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** gans5131 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/gans5131/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/import-excel/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [excel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/excel/) | #36 | 59 |
| [import](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/import/) | >100 | 417 |
| [table](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/table/) | >100 | 141 |
| [xlsx](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/xlsx/) | #5 | 10 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| excel | >100 | 1,021 |
| import | >100 | 8,175 |
| table | >100 | 10,000 |
| xlsx | >100 | 366 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [TablePress – Tables in WordPress made easy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tablepress/) | 600K+ | 5/5 (4,625) | Oct 12, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 2 | [GravityExport Lite for Gravity Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gf-entries-in-excel/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (39) | Oct 23, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 3 | [WP All Export – User Export Add-On](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/export-wp-users-xml-csv/) | 5K+ | 3.6/5 (7) | Oct 13, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 4 | [CSV Importer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/csv-importer/) | 3K+ | 4.2/5 (28) | Jul 30, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 5 | [Docxpresso](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/docxpresso/) | 2K+ | 4.7/5 (31) | Dec 28, 2021 | 44/100 |
| 6 | [SpreadsheetConverter Calculator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/import-spreadsheets-from-microsoft-excel/) | 500+ | 2.5/5 (4) | Aug 21, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 7 | [Easy Document Embedder – Embed Word, excel, Powerpoint, Pdf file and more..](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-document-embedder/) | 400+ | 3/5 (2) | Dec 12, 2020 | 28/100 |
| 8 | [Spreadsheet Paste Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/spreadsheet-paste-block/) | 300+ | — | Jul 10, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 9 | [Export to Excel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/export-2-excel/) | 200+ | 2.4/5 (21) | Jun 11, 2014 | 30/100 |
| 10 | [CSV Importer Improved](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/csv-importer-improved/) | 100+ | 3.2/5 (5) | Oct 10, 2016 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Import Excel safe to use in 2026?
Import Excel shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Import Excel?
Import Excel is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,565 times since it launched in August 2016. It was downloaded 50 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Import Excel work with WordPress 7.1?
Import Excel is officially tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Import Excel last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on August 15, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Import Excel?
Import Excel is developed and maintained by gans5131.

### What are the best alternatives to Import Excel?
The most popular alternatives to Import Excel are TablePress (600K+ installs), GravityExport Lite for Grav… (10K+ installs) and WP All Export (5K+ installs).


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