Simple Export Import for ACF Data
by opcodespace · Content & Feeds
Also makes 2 other plugins · 1K+ installs across the portfolio →
With this plugin you simply export and import page, post and custom post. This plugin supports ACF fields.
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Health
B 81/100
no flags
Active installs
1K+
≈1.9K estimated
Momentum
+25%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “custom post type” for “export import”. “custom post type” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “export import” sits at #19 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 1,196 Content & Feeds plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →3.4%
of downloads still active
At least 1K of 29K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Content & Feeds plugin keeps 0.8%, across 865 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 2 releases 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
Most to gain: Rating quality
Updated 73 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.0, the current branch or newer
3.4★ over 16 reviews, smoothed to 3.93★ and held back under 25 reviews
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
To rank higher: Too few reviews to rank on quality — nudge happy users to leave one.
Get the full rank-higher report →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.
32
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.8
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
10%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| export import | #19 | #19 | 0 |
| export acf | #9 | #16 | down 1 |
| acf export | #10 | #15 | down 1 |
| import acf | #11 | #18 | down 1 |
| acf import | #12 | #18 | down 2 |
| post data export import | #17 | #21 | 0 |
| acf free | #20 | #20 | up 2 |
| data export | #21 | #24 | 0 |
| export data | #21 | #23 | down 1 |
| data import | #22 | #20 | 0 |
| custom post type your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| export your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| import your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| page your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| post your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
32 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 10 listed. 22 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 5 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “custom post type” for “export import”. “custom post type” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “export import” sits at #19 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 · 1,489 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 1.6K · 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.
2
releases in the last 12 months
2mo ago
latest release · v1.4.5 · 20 Aug 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 · 85% 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 “1K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 2.6 years ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 90% of the way through.
Install history since 4 Oct 2022
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ Clint Johnson9mo ago
Limit of individual post for free version should be more prominently included.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ mrfoca2.5y ago
The “Simple Export Import for ACF Data” plugin is a highly useful tool for managing Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) data in WordPress. It simplifies the import and export process, making it a go-to option for developers and site administrators. Easy to Use: The interface is straightforward, allowing quick importing and exporting of ACF data. Flexible: Works with various ACF field types and allows selective exporting, which is great for migrations or backups. Efficient: The plugin performs well with large datasets without slowing down your site. Overall, if you need a reliable solution for managing ACF data, this plugin is a solid choice. It gets the job done without unnecessary complexity and maintains strong compatibility with WordPress and ACF. Highly recommended for developers seeking a simple way to move or back up their ACF data.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ webswift2.7y ago
Pretty bad. The first time I used it, it replaced an existing blog post copying data into a post not even related to the acf blog post it was coming from. I had to revert to a previous version of the blog post. Perhaps a preview feature (old post / new post) would have eliminated this issue. I also had to restore the featured image of the post that was overwritten. Sure, some would say it was operator error – however if it happened to me, it could happen to the next person trying out this plugin. Be forewarned, proceed at your own risk.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ HappyArif3.0y ago
One of the best plugin for export import of ACF data.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ stefanzb3.2y ago
“Import successful” … but nothing was imported
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Kenny3.2y ago
Exporting ACF Data, the use case described in the name of the plugin, is not actually possible without paying. This should be reported.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ rayhanwp20203.4y ago
I have used many different sites and this makes me easy and reduces my time, Really it’s very good. I have used many other plugins but I can’t beneficial results like this. This can easily clone ACF pages, and posts within a few times.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Eric3.5y ago
As others have said, the free version will only export one post/page at a time. At best this is a demo, but with so many restrictions, even that is too limited to guarantee the plugin works before buying. Don’t waste your time. This topic was modified 3 years, 2 months ago by Eric.
Read on wp.org ↗
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.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
6 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 "With this plugin you simply export and import page, post and custom post. This plugin supports ACF fields."
- ! Has a FAQ Only 1 question in the FAQ; 3 or more gives an assistant something to match.
- ! FAQ asks real questions 0 of 1 FAQ entries are headings, not questions ("undefined").
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("for developers", "if you have", "if you want").
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Advanced Custom Fields, ACF.
- ✓ Headings and lists 7 headings and 4 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 2,883 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
- 2024-03-11 900+ → 1K+ up after 59 days in tier
- 2024-01-12 800+ → 900+ up after 45 days in tier
- 2023-11-28 700+ → 800+ up after 2 days in tier
- 2023-11-26 800+ → 700+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2023-11-25 700+ → 800+ up after 4 days in tier
- 2023-11-21 800+ → 700+ down after 2 days in tier
- 2023-11-19 700+ → 800+ up after 118 days in tier
- 2023-07-24 600+ → 700+ up after 3 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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Post Type Switcher 200K+ installs · 4.7★ · 2 shared tags A -
Customizer Export/Import 100K+ installs · 4.7★ · 2 shared tags A
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