Simple Tags Importer
Import Simple Tagging tags into WordPress tags.
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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.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Low rating so far — 2/5 from only 4 reviews
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.2 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Simple Tags Importer stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| importer | >100 |
| simple-tagging | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 2 from 4 reviews
About Simple Tags Importer
From the official readme · v0.3.1Description
Import Simple Tagging tags into WordPress tags.
Installation
- Upload the
stp-importerfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go to the Tools -> Import screen, Click on Simple Tagging
Changelog
0.3.1
- Fix the stable tag
0.3
- Add support for WordPress 6.2
0.2
- Add WP_LOAD_IMPORTERS check
- Add I18N for importers
0.1
- Initial release
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FAQ
Simple Tags Importer: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
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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