# WP Excel 2 DB

> WP Excel 2 DB has 20+ active installs, a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews and 58 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 25/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Excel 2 DB shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

**This is plugin will make normal wordpress users able to import excel sheets to database table.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 3,939
- **Downloads (30 days):** 58 (+70.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 25/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Jan 25, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.7.37
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Hussam Hussien (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/hussam7ussien/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-excel-2-db/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [csv](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/csv/) | #60 | 212 |
| [database](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/database/) | >100 | 322 |
| [excel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/excel/) | #26 | 53 |
| [import](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/import/) | >100 | 397 |
| [reader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/reader/) | #7 | 18 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| csv | >100 | 4,971 |
| database | >100 | 10,000 |
| excel | >100 | 926 |
| import | >100 | 7,493 |
| reader | >100 | 3,211 |

## 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) | Sep 30, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [WP All Import – Drag & Drop Import for CSV, XML, Excel & Google Sheets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-all-import/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (1,961) | Oct 5, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [Import and export users and customers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/import-users-from-csv-with-meta/) | 70K+ | 4.7/5 (258) | Oct 2, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 4 | [wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table, Dynamic Tables & Table Charts Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpdatatables/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (449) | Sep 14, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 5 | [Export All URLs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/export-all-urls/) | 50K+ | 4.6/5 (94) | Jun 25, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 6 | [WP Import Export Lite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-import-export-lite/) | 40K+ | 4/5 (113) | Sep 12, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 7 | [Really Simple CSV Importer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/really-simple-csv-importer/) | 40K+ | 4.9/5 (107) | Jul 16, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 8 | [Import Users from CSV](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/import-users-from-csv/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (44) | Jul 30, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 9 | [Export Media URLs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/export-media-urls/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (29) | Aug 16, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 10 | [Get Use APIs – JSON Content Importer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/json-content-importer/) | 5K+ | 4.9/5 (78) | Sep 2, 2026 | 89/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP Excel 2 DB free?
Yes. WP Excel 2 DB is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Excel 2 DB safe to use in 2026?
WP Excel 2 DB shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Excel 2 DB?
WP Excel 2 DB is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,939 times since it launched in January 2017. It was downloaded 58 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Excel 2 DB work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Excel 2 DB is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.37, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Excel 2 DB last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on January 25, 2017 (10 years ago).

### Who makes WP Excel 2 DB?
WP Excel 2 DB is developed and maintained by Hussam Hussien.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Excel 2 DB?
The most popular alternatives to WP Excel 2 DB are TablePress (600K+ installs), WP All Import (100K+ installs) and Import and export users and… (70K+ installs).


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