RSS Importer vs Import XML and RSS Feeds (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Import XML and RSS Feeds
2.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Import XML and RSS Feeds has a higher user rating (3.8/5 from 24 reviews) while RSS Importer leads in active installations (30K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. RSS Importer has accumulated 1.3M+ total downloads while Import XML and RSS Feeds has 122K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | RSS Importer | Import XML and RSS Feeds | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 2/5 | ► | 3.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 10 | ► | 24 |
| Active Installs | 30K+ | ◄ | 2.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 1.3M+ | ◄ | 122K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ► | 2 months ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2016 | |
| Age | 16 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 4.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.3.2 | 2.1.6 |
Rating Breakdown
RSS Importer
Import XML and RSS Feeds
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, RSS Importer averaged approximately 114 daily downloads while Import XML and RSS Feeds averaged 11.
Recent Reviews
RSS Importer Reviews
Not working
Only pulling through the titles not the main body of the posts.
It seems to get only XML from a downloaded file
It should allow an URL specification to get feed from an online website.
Needs update for PHP 7
This plugin needs an update to work with php7. (and 8) @garethgillman has provided a fix. https://wordpress.org/support/topic/fix-for-php-7/ Once that’s fixed it works really nice. Although it could a
Import XML and RSS Feeds Reviews
cool
It messes up sensitive data like publication dates or categories; doesn’t actually do anything with external media except creating blank database posts… The only upside is that it supports ACF. ______
Works great, very useful
It lets you map fields and the import went well. It would be even more helpful if it allowed us to also map attributes, in case images are stored in the RSS feed as an attribute. Thanks for your work!
Huge help!
I wanted to convert an RSS feed into posts. This plugin lets you precisely map how you want meta data imported and even integrates with Advanced Custom Fields.
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