# XML Import

> XML Import has 20+ active installs, a 1/5 rating from 1 reviews and 81 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 19/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** XML Import shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 19/100 on our health check.

**Easy to use XML feed importer with the ability to map feed items onto (custom) posts and their meta fields.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 8,047
- **Downloads (30 days):** 81 (+24.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 1/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 19/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.4
- **Last updated:** Mar 1, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.4.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** dirlikdesigns (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dirlikdesigns/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/xml-import/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-post/) | #16 | 41 |
| [import](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/import/) | >100 | 397 |
| [meta fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/meta-fields/) | #8 | 21 |
| [xml](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/xml/) | #51 | 115 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom post | >100 | 10,000 |
| import | >100 | 7,493 |
| meta fields | >100 | 5,864 |
| xml | >100 | 2,612 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-post-widget/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (80) | Sep 21, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [Advanced Post Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-post-manager/) | 4K+ | 3.5/5 (11) | Sep 24, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 3 | [Magical Posts Display – Elementor Advanced Posts widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/magical-posts-display/) | 3K+ | 4.4/5 (10) | Sep 7, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 4 | [CSV Import and Exporter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/csv-import-and-exporter/) | 1K+ | 3/5 (2) | Jun 26, 2025 | 37/100 |
| 5 | [Ninja Footers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ninja-footers-lite/) | 100+ | 5/5 (5) | Jun 1, 2016 | 37/100 |
| 6 | [Export All Post Meta](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/export-all-post-meta/) | 100+ | 3.5/5 (4) | Dec 2, 2024 | 31/100 |
| 7 | [Custom Bulk Actions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-bulk-actions/) | 90+ | 5/5 (2) | Jul 28, 2020 | 32/100 |
| 8 | [Post Auto Vertical Scrolling](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-auto-vertical-scrolling/) | 90+ | 5/5 (3) | Apr 13, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 9 | [Live Search and Custom Fields LITE – Advanced Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/live-search-custom-fields-lite/) | 90+ | 1/5 (1) | Nov 6, 2020 | 20/100 |
| 10 | [Delete Duplicate Data](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/delete-duplicate-data/) | 70+ | 3.8/5 (10) | Mar 4, 2014 | 32/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is XML Import safe to use in 2026?
XML Import shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 19/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use XML Import?
XML Import is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,047 times since it launched in January 2016. It was downloaded 81 times in the last 30 days.

### Does XML Import work with WordPress 7.1?
XML Import is officially tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was XML Import last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.4, was released on March 1, 2016 (11 years ago).

### Who makes XML Import?
XML Import is developed and maintained by dirlikdesigns.

### What are the best alternatives to XML Import?
The most popular alternatives to XML Import are Content Blocks (Custom Post… (10K+ installs), Advanced Post Manager (4K+ installs) and Magical Posts Display (3K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/xml-import/ · Generated 2026-10-05 11:50 UTC by PageForge