Bulk Post Importer
by Chris Wahlfeldt on WordPress.org
Import posts and custom post types from JSON and CSV files with intelligent field mapping for WordPress fields, ACF, and custom meta.
Upload interface - Select your JSON/CSV file and target post type
Import large amounts of content into WordPress from JSON or CSV files. Perfect for migrating from other platforms, importing API data, or bulk-creating content with a user-friendly mapping interface.
Key Features
- Dual Format Support: Import from JSON or CSV files
- Intelligent Field Mapping: Visual interface for mapping data fields to WordPress fields
- ACF Integration: Full support for Advanced Custom Fields with automatic detection
- Gutenberg Ready: Automatically converts text content to Gutenberg paragraph blocks
- Custom Meta Fields: Support for WordPress post meta fields
- Secure Processing: Built-in security checks and data validation
- Error Handling: Comprehensive error reporting and import logging
Supported File Formats
JSON Format: Array of objects
[
{
“title”: “Post Title”,
“content”: “Post content”,
“custom_field”: “value”
}
]
CSV Format: Headers in first row, data in subsequent rows
title,content,custom_field
“Post Title”,”Post content”,”value”
“Another Post”,”More content”,”another value”
Requirements
- WordPress 5.0+
- PHP 7.4+
- Administrator privileges
- Optional: Advanced Custom Fields plugin for ACF support
Usage
3-Step Process
- Upload: Go to Tools > Bulk Post Importer, select your JSON/CSV file and target post type
- Map Fields: Use the visual interface to map your data fields to WordPress fields
- Import: Review and process the import with detailed progress reporting
Field Mapping Options
- Standard Fields: Title, content, excerpt, status, date
- ACF Fields: Automatically detected if ACF plugin is active
- Custom Meta: WordPress post meta fields
Privacy
This plugin processes files locally on your server. No data is transmitted externally. Uploaded files are processed and removed from temporary storage.
