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CSV Importer
CSV Importer is a WordPress plugin by WPChill that extends Download Monitor. It lets you bring many downloads into your site at once from a CSV file, along with their categories, tags and attached files, so you avoid creating each entry by hand.
Install this firstPlease install the Download Monitor Pro Plugin from here before installing the extensions
Go to product- Version
- 4.2.0
- Released
- Aug 21, 2024
- Developer
- Download Monitor
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Requires
- Download Monitor
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $4.79 a year on its own
What’s new in CSV Importer 4.2.0
Version 4.2.0 · Aug 21, 2024
Latest
- NewDLM PRO install feature
What it does
Adding downloads one at a time works for a handful of files, but it gets slow when you are moving a large library from another platform or combining several sources into one. This extension for the Download Monitor plugin solves that by reading a CSV file and creating the downloads for you. It can handle thousands of entries in a single import, which makes it practical for big migrations and for setting up a new download area from existing records.
During an import, the plugin looks at your CSV columns and preselects the Download Monitor fields that match, so you spend less time lining up data and make fewer mapping mistakes. Step-by-step guidance walks you through the process, and no coding is needed. Developers who want more control can customize and extend it. It works with self-hosted WordPress sites and with WordPress.com sites on the Business plan, and it requires Download Monitor to be active.
Best for
- Sites migrating a download library into Download Monitor
- Digital product sellers managing large file collections
- Content managers consolidating downloads from several sources
Features
Mass import from CSV
Import thousands of downloads in one go from a CSV file, cutting out the manual work of creating each Download Monitor entry separately.
Automatic column matching
The importer preselects the Download Monitor field that matches each CSV column, so mapping your data takes less setup and is less prone to errors.
Categories and tags included
Bring over the categories and tags for each download as part of the import, keeping your library organized the way it was before.
File attachments imported
Associated files are attached during the import, so each download is ready to use once the process finishes.
Step-by-step guidance
Clear instructions lead you through each stage of the import, making bulk imports manageable for beginners as well as experienced users.
Room for developers
No coding is required to run imports, yet developers can customize and extend the plugin's behavior when a project calls for it.
Works across WordPress setups
Runs on self-hosted WordPress.org sites and on WordPress.com sites using the Business plan, alongside the Download Monitor plugin.
CSV Importer older versions
- 4.1.11Aug 8, 20241 new
- 4.1.10Feb 13, 20241 fix
- 4.1.9Jul 31, 20231 fix
- 4.1.8Jul 9, 2023
- 4.1.7May 29, 2023
- 4.1.6Apr 18, 2023
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about CSV Importer
Do I need Download Monitor to use this?
Yes. This is an extension for the Download Monitor plugin, and it imports data into Download Monitor's own download entries. You need Download Monitor active on your site for the importer to work.
What data can I bring in with the CSV file?
Along with the downloads themselves, the importer handles categories, tags and associated files. That means your downloads arrive organized and with their files attached, rather than as bare entries you have to finish by hand.
Will I have to match every CSV column manually?
Usually not. The importer automatically preselects the Download Monitor field that corresponds to each CSV column. You can review the mapping before running the import, which saves setup time and helps avoid mistakes.
Does it work on WordPress.com?
It works on WordPress.com sites on the Business plan, as well as on self-hosted WordPress.org installations. In both cases, Download Monitor needs to be running on the site.
Is CSV Importer free?
The code of CSV Importer is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of CSV Importer is this?
Version 4.2.0, released Aug 21, 2024. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update CSV Importer?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of CSV Importer automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does CSV Importer need?
CSV Importer needs Download Monitor installed and active.
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