# Simple Tags Importer

> Simple Tags Importer has 20+ active installs, a 2/5 rating from 4 reviews and 178 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 22/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Simple Tags Importer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 2/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 22/100 on our health check.

**Import Simple Tagging tags into WordPress tags.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 13,057
- **Downloads (30 days):** 178 (-1.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 2/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 22/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.3.1
- **Last updated:** Dec 6, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.2.13
- **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/stp-importer/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [importer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/importer/) | #56 | 115 |
| [simple-tagging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/simple-tagging/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| importer | >100 | 1,205 |
| simple-tagging | >100 | 186 |

## Version adoption

- 0.3: 55.6%
- 0.2: 44.4%

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

### Is Simple Tags Importer safe to use in 2026?
Simple Tags Importer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 2/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 22/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simple Tags Importer?
Simple Tags Importer is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 13,057 times since it launched in May 2010. It was downloaded 178 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simple Tags Importer work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Tags Importer is officially tested up to WordPress 6.2.13, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Simple Tags Importer last updated?
The latest version, 0.3.1, was released on December 6, 2022 (4 years ago).

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

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


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