Widget Importer & Exporter vs Import WordPress 1.x (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Widget Importer & Exporter
200K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Widget Importer & Exporter has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 117 reviews) and leads in active installations (200K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Widget Importer & Exporter has accumulated 5.3M+ total downloads while Import WordPress 1.x has 3.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Widget Importer & Exporter | Import WordPress 1.x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 117 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 5.3M+ | ◄ | 3.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 18 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2007 | |
| Age | 13 years | 19 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.2.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.6.1 | 1.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Widget Importer & Exporter
Import WordPress 1.x
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Widget Importer & Exporter Reviews
Thanks for great plugin.
Simple and Easy to Use
Does what I need
Thanks for creating this!
Thank you very much
Thank you very much, 6 star plugin
Import WordPress 1.x Reviews
No reviews yet
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