Import XML and RSS Feeds
by Moove Agency · Content & Feeds
Also makes 5 other plugins · 307.1K+ installs across the portfolio →
Import content from any XML or RSS file or URL. Very useful for importing content from Wix websites.
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Health
B 81/100
no flags
Active installs
2K+
≈2.5K estimated
Momentum
+51%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “feed”, “import” and “json” for “wix”, “xml feed” and “rss feed”. “feed” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “wix” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “import” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “xml feed” sits at #7 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “json” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “rss feed” sits at #10 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
81 health vs 64 average across 1,193 Content & Feeds plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →1.6%
of downloads still active
At least 2K of 125.9K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Content & Feeds plugin keeps 0.8%, across 863 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Content & Feeds plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 1 release in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 158 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, the current branch or newer
3.8★ over 24 reviews, smoothed to 4.00★ and held back under 25 reviews
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
35
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.6
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
13%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.1
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| rss import | #3 | #6 | 0 |
| wix | #4 | #6 | down 1 |
| rss feeds | #11 | #14 | down 1 |
| xml feed | #7 | #14 | 0 |
| xml import | #10 | #15 | 0 |
| xml data feed | #6 | #10 | down 1 |
| rss feed | #10 | #14 | down 3 |
| xml your tag | #19 | #20 | 0 |
| rss your tag | #19 | #17 | down 2 |
| rss feed link | #7 | #12 | up 1 |
| custom xml feed | #8 | #15 | down 1 |
| rss feed error | #8 | #14 | 0 |
| wordpress xml import | #9 | #14 | up 1 |
| json feed | #9 | #19 | — |
| wix to wordpress | #9 | #10 | down 1 |
| admin rss feed | #10 | #15 | up 1 |
| feed rss | #13 | #15 | down 1 |
| atom | #24 | #15 | down 2 |
| wordpress rss feed | #15 | #17 | down 2 |
| custom rss | #17 | #19 | down 1 |
| feed your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| import your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| json your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
48 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 26 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 3 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “feed”, “import” and “json” for “wix”, “xml feed” and “rss feed”. “feed” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “wix” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “import” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “xml feed” sits at #7 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “json” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “rss feed” sits at #10 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 4K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Occasionally updatedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
1
releases in the last 12 months
5mo ago
latest release · v2.1.6 · 26 May 2026
25
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 95% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “2K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 22 months ago; the previous band took 20 months to cross, which places it about 50% of the way through.
Install history since 14 May 2016
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ Nikodemsky4.7y ago
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. ________________________ Editing since i have tried different approach with it, for some reason the images downloads just fine on another hosting(same config) and dates needs to have proper format. It still pretty much can’t synchronize categories but i can live with that. This topic was modified 4 years, 4 months ago by Nikodemsky.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ geea5.3y ago
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!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Carrie Dils5.4y ago
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.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ marcuslieder6.2y ago
Plugin is hidden under gerneral settings.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ mediadocena6.3y ago
It was exactly what I was looking for. Perfect for import from Wix to wordpress. Highly recommended.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Sunfire6.6y ago
After searching for and trying (without success) different ways to import posts from an old Wix website blog, this plugin finally saved me from pulling out my hair. The process was smooth, easy to follow, and worked exactly as I had hoped. I was able to import all Wix blog posts into my new WP site as posts, easily select which elements from the Wix blog corresponded to the WP blog elements (title, content, date, etc). NOTE: This did not pull in the media (photos/graphics), but that has to do with Wix being protective of anything that might have been uploaded to their site builder. So I’ll still have to go back, save those images from Wix, then upload to the new WP site. But at least I didn’t have to retype everything from scratch. This topic was modified 6 years, 3 months ago by Sunfire. Reason: specify that issue with images is related to Wix, not this plugin
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ webconsultingguide7.2y ago
I was advised your plugin to import the flow but it does not work. I want to import all the events of an affiliate. But the plugin does not work unless you need the paid version but I’d like to see if it works.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ vaniacaparroz7.3y ago
simplesmente plugin salva vidas!!!! a melhor coisa que me aconteceu no ano. Obrigada!!!! <3
Read on wp.org ↗
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 4 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (2.1.6). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Critical · 9.1 Import XML and RSS Feeds <= 2.1.5 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary File Upload ↗2024-04-05 CVE-2024-31292 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type Affects <= 2.1.5 Patched in 2.1.6
- Patched High · 7.2 Import XML and RSS Feeds <= 2.1.3 - Authenticated (Admin+) Arbitrary File Upload ↗2023-08-28 CVE-2023-4300 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type Affects <= 2.1.3 Patched in 2.1.4
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 6.4.3
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 2 languages, 1 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Share of voice
How often each assistant names Import XML and RSS Feeds when asked about this topic, where it comes in the answer, and how that compares with its wp.org search position. Latest run 25 Oct 2026.
- Assistants
- ChatGPT, Claude
- Topics tracked
- RSS feeds
Readme readiness
5 of 8 pass · checked 28 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Import content from any XML or RSS file or URL. Very useful for importing content from Wix websites."
- ! Has a FAQ No FAQ section.
- ! FAQ asks real questions No FAQ to judge.
- ! Names who it is for One audience phrase ("use it"); say who the plugin is for and what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions ACF.
- ✓ Headings and lists 5 headings and 3 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 2,715 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text All 5 tags appear in the text.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2025-01-22 3K+ → 2K+ down after 591 days in tier
- 2023-06-11 4K+ → 3K+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2023-06-10 3K+ → 4K+ up after 7 days in tier
- 2023-06-03 4K+ → 3K+ down after 5 days in tier
- 2023-05-29 3K+ → 4K+ up after 2 days in tier
- 2023-05-27 4K+ → 3K+ down after 333 days in tier
- 2022-06-28 5K+ → 4K+ down after 201 days in tier
- 2021-12-09 3K+ → 5K+ up after 752 days in tier
Competes with
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