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WordPress Importer vs Markdown Importer (2026)

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

WordPress Importer

WordPress Importer

3.1(317)

2.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 months ago
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VS
Markdown Importer

Markdown Importer

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 9 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WordPress Importer has a higher user rating (3.1/5 from 317 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0M+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WordPress Importer has accumulated 67M+ total downloads while Markdown Importer has 2.6K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.1/5WordPress Importer
◄
Markdown ImporterN/A
Total Reviews
317WordPress Importer
◄
Markdown Importer0
Active Installs
2.0M+WordPress Importer
◄
Markdown Importer10
Total Downloads
67M+WordPress Importer
◄
Markdown Importer2.6K+
Support Resolution
0%WordPress Importer
Markdown ImporterN/A
Last Updated
5 months agoWordPress Importer
◄
Markdown Importer9 years ago
First Released
2010WordPress Importer
Markdown Importer2016
Age
16 yearsWordPress Importer
Markdown Importer10 years
WP Requires
5.2+WordPress Importer
Markdown Importer4.5.3+
PHP Requires
7.2+WordPress Importer
Markdown Importerfalse+
Business Model
FreeWordPress Importer
Markdown ImporterFree
Latest Version
0.9.5WordPress Importer
Markdown Importer0.2.0

Rating Breakdown

WordPress Importer

3.1/5(317 reviews)
5
40%
4
9%
3
7%
2
9%
1
35%

Markdown Importer

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

WordPress Importer Reviews

by iyana303

Works but Basic

WordPress Importer did the main job and helped me move content fast. But the process felt a bit plain, and I had to check a few things myself after import. So 3 stars from me.

by tariqarsenault

Simple Import Tool

Used this to import old site content, and it worked fine. The process was simple n didn’t take much time. No issues so far, does exactly what it should. Pretty useful, tnkz 👍

by averypulido

Smooth Import Tool

Used WordPress Importer to move some posts from another site. The process was simple and worked fine. Took a bit of time on bigger files, but overall, it did the job well. Tnkz devs.

Markdown Importer Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WordPress Importer or Markdown Importer more popular?
WordPress Importer has 2.0M+ active installations while Markdown Importer has 10. WordPress Importer is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WordPress Importer or Markdown Importer?
WordPress Importer has a 3.1/5 rating from 317 reviews, while Markdown Importer has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WordPress Importer and Markdown Importer free?
WordPress Importer is free and Markdown Importer is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WordPress Importer or Markdown Importer?
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?
WordPress Importer was last updated 5 months ago and Markdown Importer was last updated 9 years ago.

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