WordPress Importer vs Widget Importer & Exporter (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) while WordPress Importer leads in active installations (2.0M+ vs 200K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WordPress Importer has accumulated 67M+ total downloads while Widget Importer & Exporter has 5.3M+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WordPress Importer | Widget Importer & Exporter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.1/5 | ► | 4.7/5 |
| Total Reviews | 317 | ◄ | 117 |
| Active Installs | 2.0M+ | ◄ | 200K+ |
| Total Downloads | 67M+ | ◄ | 5.3M+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ► | 4 months ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2013 | |
| Age | 16 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.2+ | 3.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 5.2.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.9.5 | 1.6.1 |
Rating Breakdown
WordPress Importer
Widget Importer & Exporter
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WordPress Importer averaged approximately 15,704 daily downloads while Widget Importer & Exporter averaged 361.
Recent Reviews
WordPress Importer Reviews
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.
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 👍
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.
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
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