Description
At a glance
WordPress Importer v0.9.6 is a free WordPress plugin with 2M+ active installs, 3.1/5 rating from 327 reviews, updated August 27, 2026, requires WordPress 5.2+ & PHP 7.2+. Download the latest GPL version below — free, with live demo included.
The WordPress Importer will import the following content from a WordPress export file:
- Posts, pages and other custom post types
- Comments and comment meta
- Custom fields and post meta
- Categories, tags and terms from custom taxonomies and term meta
- Authors
For further information and instructions please see the documention on Importing Content.
Filters
The importer has a couple of filters to allow you to completely enable/block certain features:
import_allow_create_users: return false if you only want to allow mapping to existing usersimport_allow_fetch_attachments: return false if you do not wish to allow importing and downloading of attachmentsimport_attachment_size_limit: return an integer value for the maximum file size in bytes to save (default is 0, which is unlimited)
There are also a few actions available to hook into:
import_start: occurs after the export file has been uploaded and author import settings have been chosenimport_end: called after the last output from the importer
Frequently asked questions
What is WordPress Importer?
WordPress Importer is a free WordPress plugin available under the GPL license. The current version is 0.9.6. It is active on over 2M websites.
Is WordPress Importer free to download?
Yes — WordPress Importer 0.9.6 is a free GPL download with no hidden fees, no account needed, and no feature locked behind a paywall in this package. Users rate it 3.1 out of 5 based on 327 reviews.
How do I install WordPress Importer 0.9.6?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for WordPress Importer?
WordPress Importer 0.9.6 requires WordPress 5.2 or higher and PHP 7.2 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was WordPress Importer last updated?
Version 0.9.6 was last updated on August 27, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the WordPress Importer download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 0.9.6
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 0.9.6 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | August 27, 2026 |
| Active installs | 2,000,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★☆☆ 3.1/5 (327 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 5.2 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 or higher |
| Author | WordPress.org |
| Tags | importer |
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