Comments Import & Export

77 Quality Score

Active Installs

15/30

With roughly 2,000 active installs, the plugin has a modest but established user base, which limits confidence compared to more widely adopted alternatives.

Update Freshness

25/25

A perfect maintenance score reflects recent updates and active stewardship, with the plugin last updated in May 2026 and confirmed compatible with WordPress 7.0.

User Rating

15/15

A 98 out of 100 rating from 68 reviewers signals very high user satisfaction among those who have tried it.

Support Health

8/15

Only one support thread exists in the public record, and it was resolved, but the tiny volume of support activity makes it hard to judge responsiveness under heavier load.

WP Compatibility

15/15

Full compatibility marks are earned through confirmed testing with WordPress 7.0, a PHP 7.0 minimum, and a WordPress 3.0.1 minimum, covering an exceptionally wide range of environments.

Scores higher than 55% of indexed plugins

About

WordPress Comments Import Export plugin is a fast way for export and import WordPress Comments.

Active Installs 2k+

Rating ★★★★½ 4.9/5

Last Updated 2026-09-14 4:28am GMT

Requires WordPress 4.6+

Tested Up To 7.1

Requires PHP 7.0+

Security History

8 known vulnerabilities, all patched

1 High 7 Medium

Most recent: September 15, 2026

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Comments Import & Export 2.1.11 - 2.5.3 - Authenticated (Author+) Information Exposure Medium

September 15, 2026 Patched in ["2.5.4"] CVE-2026-87836

Comments Import & Export <= 2.4.9 - Missing Authorization Medium

March 20, 2026 Patched in ["2.5.0"] CVE-2026-32441

WordPress Comments Import & Export <= 2.4.3 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting Medium

June 2, 2025 Patched in ["2.4.4"] CVE-2025-3919

WordPress Comments Import & Export <= 2.3.7 - Authenticated (Author+) Arbitrary File Read via Directory Traversal Medium

October 10, 2024 Patched in ["2.3.9"] CVE-2024-7514

WordPress Comments Import & Export <= 2.3.5 - Cross-Site Request Forgery Medium

April 5, 2024 Patched in ["2.3.6"] CVE-2024-31235

WordPress Comments Import & Export <= 2.3.1 - CSV Injection Medium

February 6, 2023 Patched in ["2.3.2"] CVE-2022-45370

WebToffee Plugins <= (Various Versions) - Arbitrary User Creation High

March 11, 2020 Patched in ["2.1.11"] CVE-2020-12074

WordPress Comments Import & Export <= 2.0.4 - CSV Injection Medium

June 21, 2018 Patched in ["2.0.5"] CVE-2018-11526

What It Does

Comments Import & Export provides a straightforward way to move WordPress comments in and out of a site using CSV or standard import/export formats. It handles bulk comment migration, backup, and restoration without requiring direct database access. The plugin is purpose-built for one task: transferring comment data between WordPress installs.

Who It's For

This plugin is best for site administrators who need to migrate comments during a site move, back up discussion data before a redesign, or consolidate comment histories across multiple WordPress installs. It also fits network administrators managing several blogs who need a repeatable import/export workflow. Non-technical users running a single small blog are not the target audience.

Who Should Skip It

If you only need to back up a personal blog with a handful of comments, the built-in WordPress export tool in the Tools menu is sufficient. Site owners who need a full migration solution including posts, pages, and media will need a broader plugin, since this one handles comments exclusively.

The Bottom Line

Comments Import & Export does a narrow job well, backed by strong user ratings and a clearly maintained codebase. Its small install base and single-thread support history mean it is a safe pick rather than a crowd favourite. Use it when comment migration is your specific need, not a general site move.

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