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Add From Server vs WP Import Export Lite (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Add From Server

Add From Server

4.6(239)

60K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
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WP Import Export Lite

WP Import Export Lite

4(113)

50K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 months ago
View WP Import Export Lite

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Add From Server has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 239 reviews) and leads in active installations (60K+ vs 50K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Add From Server has accumulated 1.3M+ total downloads while WP Import Export Lite has 915K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Add From Server
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WP Import Export Lite4/5
Total Reviews
239Add From Server
◄
WP Import Export Lite113
Active Installs
60K+Add From Server
◄
WP Import Export Lite50K+
Total Downloads
1.3M+Add From Server
◄
WP Import Export Lite915K+
Support Resolution
N/AAdd From Server
WP Import Export Lite100%
Last Updated
5 years agoAdd From Server
►
WP Import Export Lite8 months ago
First Released
2008Add From Server
WP Import Export Lite2019
Age
18 yearsAdd From Server
WP Import Export Lite7 years
WP Requires
5.4+Add From Server
WP Import Export Lite4.4+
PHP Requires
7.0+Add From Server
WP Import Export Lite5.6+
Business Model
FreeAdd From Server
WP Import Export LiteFree
Latest Version
3.4.5Add From Server
WP Import Export Lite3.9.30

Rating Breakdown

Add From Server

4.6/5(239 reviews)
5
85%
4
5%
3
2%
2
2%
1
6%

WP Import Export Lite

4/5(113 reviews)
5
72%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
22%

Recent Reviews

Add From Server Reviews

by Sara Die Webmacherin

Still working

That “outdated 11 year old plugin that over 100k people still insist on using” (description from Github) still works perfectly fine and I haven’t found a good alternative. I would love to see a ver

by creativeartworks

What an amazing Plugin

Well, first of all, that plugin is amazing. Saved me for sure from unwanted hassle while importing/updating every day WooCommerce products.Daily about 1500-2000 products adding or updating, with av

by Kissington

Does not import Folder Structure to Media Library

What’s the use of importing files from the server if you can’t import the folder structure they are in for organization? I expected the plugin to import files and auto-create a virtual folder in the l

WP Import Export Lite Reviews

by Max Shvedov

Awesome

A very simple, but extremely functional and working application. Thank you very much, I quickly solved the problems of synchronizing two inconsistent databases. Everything is very convenient.

by leadsquad

Worst plugin

Time wasting

by pasttenseofdraw

Contacted support via website and they solved my issue

I was having trouble with a custom function on my export, and they took care of it in short order and fixed it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Add From Server or WP Import Export Lite more popular?
Add From Server has 60K+ active installations while WP Import Export Lite has 50K+. Add From Server is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Add From Server or WP Import Export Lite?
Add From Server has a 4.6/5 rating from 239 reviews, while WP Import Export Lite has a 4/5 rating from 113 reviews.
Are Add From Server and WP Import Export Lite free?
Add From Server is free and WP Import Export Lite is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Add From Server or WP Import Export Lite?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Add From Server was last updated 5 years ago and WP Import Export Lite was last updated 8 months ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.