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WP Attachment Export
Exports only posts of type 'attachment', i.e. your media library
The facts
- Rating
- 4.6★ from 19
- Active installs
- 600+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 28 Nov 2017
- Added
- Jul 2012
- Requires WP
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- WP 4.3.34
- Downloads
- 53,565
Our analysis
AI-assistedWP Attachment Export is a WordPress plugin that allows you to export your media library into a WXR file. This file can then be imported into another WordPress installation using the built-in import function.
However, this plugin is now considered obsolete since the functionality was incorporated into WordPress core starting from version 4.4. Users can export attachments directly through the Tools->Export menu in WordPress without needing this plugin.
Best for: This plugin may suit users with older WordPress installations needing to export media libraries.
What it does well
- ✓Exports media library to WXR file
- ✓Can be used for importing to another WordPress site
- ✓Free to use from the WordPress.org directory
Where it falls short
- •Obsolete since WordPress 4.4
- •Limited support and updates since November 2017
Verdict
While WP Attachment Export provides a specific functionality, it is no longer necessary for current WordPress users due to built-in features. Users should consider using the core export options instead.
From the developer
Pete's own description of WP Attachment Export, lightly tidied.
Note: Obsolete since WordPress 4.4
This feature has been added into the core of WordPress 4.4. You can now export your attachments by going to Tools->Export and select ‘Media’ as the export type.
Original Description
WP Attachment Export allows you to export your media library into a WordPress eXtended RSS or WXR file. You can then use the Tools->Import function in another WordPress installation to import the media library.
Issues / Bug reporting
Found a bug? Please use the issue tracker at https://github.com/thehelvetian/wp-attachment-export/issues
Usage
User PhiLho has put together a good summary on how to use the plugin at https://wordpress.org/support/topic/good-but-could-use-more-explanations. Thanks PhiLho!
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