Import Users from CSV vs Really Simple CSV Importer
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
Really Simple CSV Importer leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #885, ahead of Import Users from CSV at #1,528. Over the last 7 days Really Simple CSV Importer held its place and Import Users from CSV climbed 3 places. Really Simple CSV Importer has the largest install base, roughly 4× the next: 40K+ active installs against 10K+ for Import Users from CSV. Downloads this week: Really Simple CSV Importer 768 and Import Users from CSV 306. Ratings: Import Users from CSV 4.1★ from 44 and Really Simple CSV Importer 4.9★ from 107 reviews.
| Metric | Import Users from CSV | Really Simple CSV Importer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,528 ▲ 3 | #885 ▬ |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 40K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 306 | 768 |
| Rating | 4.1★ (44) | 4.9★ (107) |
| Last updated | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.3.1 | 1.3.1 |
| Best rank on record | #1,512 | #885 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2011 | Sep 2013 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
Ranking history Lower is better
Active installs
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Import Users from CSV or Really Simple CSV Importer?
By active installs, Really Simple CSV Importer: 40K+ sites run it against 10K+ for Import Users from CSV, according to WordPress.org figures captured on September 12, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Import Users from CSV or Really Simple CSV Importer?
Really Simple CSV Importer, at #885 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Import Users from CSV at #1,528. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Import Users from CSV or Really Simple CSV Importer alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.