The best import export plugin for WordPress & WooCommerce.
Recommended Hosts
While many hosts work well with WP All Import, Liquid Web and Nexcess work exceptionally well with WP All Import, so we've partnered with them to offer a discount for new users. To take advantage of this discount, use the coupon code WPALLIMPORT35 for 35% off your first 3mo when signing up.
Managed Hosting Plans
Nexcess offers two products that we recommend, one tuned for general-purpose WordPress sites, and another specifically tuned for WooCommerce sites. Both plans start at $19/mo and work great with WP All Import.
VPS, Cloud, and Dedicated Servers
If you need more horsepower, flexibility, or control over your hosting environment, then you probably want to go with one of Liquid Web's hosting options. They have a variety of options to choose from, with VPS hosting starting at $39/mo, cloud hosting at $51/mo, and dedicated servers at $140/mo.
Which one is best for me?
If you aren't sure, the managed hosting options from Nexcess will probably serve your needs very well. If you have a large site or need more flexibility than a managed hosting plan can offer, then you should get in touch with Liquid Web to discuss their VPS, cloud, and dedicated hosting options.
Managed Hosting vs VPS Hosting
Managed Hosting: The hosting company has many sites from different customers, all running on the same server inside the same operating system, competing for the same resources. Think of it like sharing a house with roommates. Everyone shares the same kitchen, living room, and bathroom. If the same person spends four hours a day showering or fills the refrigerator with their groceries, you’re going to have a problem. Like landlords, some shared hosts are better about mitigating these issues, but you are still sharing a bathroom with many other people.
VPS & Cloud Hosting: Sites from different customers are still running on the same server but on separate operating systems, in virtual computers. Another piece of software called a hypervisor makes sure that each operating system always has the same amount of resources available to it. Think of it like living in an apartment complex. You still have a lot of neighbors technically living in the same building, but no matter how many people are taking a shower at the same time, yours is always available.
Dedicated Hosting: You are renting out an entire server and are not sharing it with anyone. This is overkill for the vast majority of sites, but if you need complete control over your hosting environment, then renting a dedicated server is a good option.
Import Any CSV, XML, or Excel to WordPress
- Any theme or plugin
- Images & galleries
- Custom fields
- Categories & tags
- Woo, ACF, Meta Box, JetEngine
Imports & Server Resources
Imports require a lot of server resources, especially if you are importing a lot of data or have a large database. Hosting review sites cover speed, reliability, and customer service but rarely let you know which hosts will throttle your processing power or limit your SQL queries.
Some hosts will pack many customers into small, underpowered servers. Sites that consume a lot of resources will eat up all of the available processing power, leaving none for you and your import. Alternatively, some hosts will proactively kill your import process to protect other people’s sites.
We’ve tested a lot of hosts, and out of all of them, Liquid Web and Nexcess are the two we’ve had the best experiences with. Both are fast, reliable, have well-reviewed 24/7 customer support, and work great with WP All Import.
Related Docs
Learn more about the server requirements and recommended server settings.
Learn how to import files into WordPress using WP All Import.
Instructions on how to install and update our plugins.
