Overview
The WP Import Export Plugin allows you to easily import files into any of your sites in just a few simple steps. For example i will show you how to import posts in this video.
Import Key Features
- Few-Step Import
- With just few click, you can export all types of content, including Posts, Pages, Custom Post Types, Taxonomies, Custom Taxonomies, Comments, Users, etc.
- Multiple File Formats
- Support multiple file formats ( txt, json, xml, xls, xlsx, csv, ods ) and zip archives ( zip, tar, tgz, tbz2, gz, bz2 ).
- Powerful Filters
- For more details Filters.
- Schedule Import
- Import Settings
- You can Save and Load Settings from previous imports.
- Import Process Log
- Import each record step-by-step, with a log available to monitor the entire process.
- AutoFields Mapping
- If the setup file is exported using the same plugin, all fields will be automatically mapped.
- If the custom file, the plugin auto-mapp certain fields, while others fields must be manually mapped.
- Import Processed
- your import process can be Paused, Resumed, Stopped, or Import In Background.
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Import Data?
Step 1: Start the Import Process
- Navigate to:
YOUR_SITE => WP Import Export => New Import => File Setup. Review the setup file, and if everything looks correct then click on top right ‘Next‘ button to next step.
Important Notes :
- If the setup file is exported using the same plugin, content types and all fields will be automatically mapped.
- If you’re using a custom file, the plugin auto-mapp certain fields, while others must be manually mapped.
Step 2: Select What to Import
- Choose the specific content types you want to import.
Step 3: Field Mapping
- Click on Field Mapping learn more.
Step 4: Select Option for Search Existing Items Base on,
- Select your preferred option to search for existing or duplicate items on your site before importing each items.
Step 5: Schedule Import,
- Click on Schedule Import to learn more.
Step 6: Importing Data
- At importing data step, your import process can be Paused, Resumed, Stopped, or Import In Background.