# OPML Importer

> OPML Importer has 3K+ active installs, a 3.5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 493 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 34/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** OPML Importer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 3K+ sites, is rated 3.5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

**Import links in OPML format.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 3K+
- **Total downloads:** 401,959
- **Downloads (30 days):** 493 (-11.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 34/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.3.2
- **Last updated:** Oct 21, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.6.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** briancolinger (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/briancolinger/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/opml-importer/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [importer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/importer/) | #17 | 115 |
| [OPML](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/opml/) | #1 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| importer | #99 | 1,205 |
| OPML | #1 | 13 |

## Version adoption

- 0.3: 60.6%
- 0.2: 39.4%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WordPress Importer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wordpress-importer/) | 2M+ | 3.1/5 (327) | Aug 27, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 2 | [Widget Importer & Exporter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/widget-importer-exporter/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (117) | May 23, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 3 | [Starter Templates & Sites Pack by ThemeGrill](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/themegrill-demo-importer/) | 70K+ | 4.7/5 (197) | Aug 21, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 4 | [Blogger Importer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blogger-importer/) | 50K+ | 3.1/5 (57) | Oct 21, 2024 | 42/100 |
| 5 | [Categories to Tags Converter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpcat2tag-importer/) | 50K+ | 4.3/5 (16) | Oct 21, 2024 | 43/100 |
| 6 | [Really Simple CSV Importer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/really-simple-csv-importer/) | 40K+ | 4.9/5 (107) | Jul 16, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 7 | [RSS Importer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rss-importer/) | 30K+ | 2/5 (10) | Oct 17, 2024 | 34/100 |
| 8 | [Movable Type and TypePad Importer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/movabletype-importer/) | 20K+ | 4/5 (4) | Apr 16, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 9 | [Icyclub](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/icyclub/) | 9K+ | 3/5 (2) | May 21, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 10 | [LiveJournal Importer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/livejournal-importer/) | 7K+ | 2/5 (7) | Oct 16, 2014 | 29/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is OPML Importer safe to use in 2026?
OPML Importer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 3K+ sites, is rated 3.5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use OPML Importer?
OPML Importer is active on 3K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 401,959 times since it launched in May 2010. It was downloaded 493 times in the last 30 days.

### Does OPML Importer work with WordPress 7.1?
OPML Importer is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was OPML Importer last updated?
The latest version, 0.3.2, was released on October 21, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes OPML Importer?
OPML Importer is developed and maintained by briancolinger.

### What are the best alternatives to OPML Importer?
The most popular alternatives to OPML Importer are WordPress Importer (2M+ installs), Widget Importer & Exporter (200K+ installs) and Starter Templates & Sites P… (70K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/opml-importer/ · Generated 2026-09-29 08:15 UTC by PageForge