Marbak Taxonomy & Posts Transfer
Move taxonomy terms and related posts between WordPress sites, built for ACF-based setups.
Use with caution
Marbak Taxonomy & Posts Transfer works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Where Marbak Taxonomy & Posts Tra… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| acf | >100 |
| custom post types | >100 |
| export | >100 |
| import | >100 |
| taxonomy | >100 |
About Marbak Taxonomy & Posts Transfer
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Marbak Taxonomy & Posts Transfer is a focused tool for moving structured content between WordPress sites. It lets you export selected taxonomy terms together with their related posts and import them into another site while preserving relationships and metadata.
This tool is ideal for structured editorial systems where content is organized using ACF-powered taxonomies and custom fields.
What this plugin does
- Export selected taxonomy terms
- Export posts assigned to those terms
- Export term meta (including ACF fields)
- Export post meta (including ACF fields)
- Export featured image URLs
- Import terms by slug
- Import posts as Draft
- Assign taxonomies to imported posts
- Import featured images from URLs
- Handle large imports in batches (20 posts per run)
Important notes
- This plugin is designed for ACF-based setups.
- The destination site must have the same taxonomy registered before import.
- If ACF fields (e.g. term images or custom fields) are included in the export, the same field groups should exist on the target site.
- Imported posts are always created as Draft.
- Existing posts with the same slug are skipped.
- Re-import the same file to continue large imports in batches.
Use Cases
Move a specific content segment between sites
Export a taxonomy (e.g. Authors, Projects, Case Studies) together with all related posts and import it into another WordPress site without migrating the entire database.
Reuse structured content across projects
Quickly transfer predefined content structures and their data between client projects built with ACF.
Split a large site into smaller ones
Extract a specific taxonomy and its content when restructuring or separating a website into multiple installations.
Staging to production (partial content)
Move only selected content from a staging environment to a live site without affecting the rest of the database.
Agency and developer workflows
Ideal for developers and agencies working with ACF-based content systems who need a reliable way to move structured content.
What this plugin is not
- Not a full site migration tool
- Not a database replacement tool
- Does not automatically create taxonomies or ACF structures
This plugin focuses on transferring selected structured content between sites.
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to
/wp-content/plugins/. - Activate the plugin.
- Go to Tools → Taxonomy Transfer.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)?
The plugin works without ACF for basic data, but it is primarily intended for ACF-based setups. If your export includes ACF fields (e.g. term images or custom metadata), the same field groups should exist on the destination site for proper usage.
Why are my taxonomies not importing?
The taxonomy must already exist on the destination site. If you see an error like “Invalid or missing taxonomy in import file”, it usually means the taxonomy is not registered on the target site. If the taxonomy was created using ACF, make sure the same ACF configuration is present before importing.
Why are some posts not imported?
The plugin skips posts that already exist on the destination site (matched by slug). This prevents duplicates when running multiple import batches.
Why are posts imported as Draft?
Posts are always imported as Draft to allow review before publishing. You can bulk publish them after verifying the import.
Why didn’t all posts import at once?
The plugin imports a maximum of 20 new posts per run to avoid server timeouts. Re-import the same JSON file to continue importing the next batch. Already imported posts will be skipped automatically.
Can this plugin create taxonomies or ACF fields automatically?
No. The plugin transfers content, not structure. Taxonomies, post types, and ACF field groups must already exist on the destination site.
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FAQ
Marbak Taxonomy & Posts Transfer: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
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Is Marbak Taxonomy & Posts Transfer free?
Yes. Marbak Taxonomy & Posts Transfer is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Marbak Taxonomy & Posts Transfer safe to use in 2026?
Marbak Taxonomy & Posts Transfer works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Marbak Taxonomy & Posts Transfer?
Marbak Taxonomy & Posts Transfer is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 243 times since it launched in May 2026. It was downloaded 44 times in the last 30 days.
Does Marbak Taxonomy & Posts Transfer work with WordPress 7.1?
Marbak Taxonomy & Posts Transfer 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 Marbak Taxonomy & Posts Transfer need?
Marbak Taxonomy & Posts Transfer requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Marbak Taxonomy & Posts Transfer last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on June 19, 2026 (4 months ago).
Who makes Marbak Taxonomy & Posts Transfer?
Marbak Taxonomy & Posts Transfer is developed and maintained by marbak.
What are the best alternatives to Marbak Taxonomy & Posts Transfer?
The most popular alternatives to Marbak Taxonomy & Posts Transfer 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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