UserFerry – Export & Import Users

A WordPress plugin to export and import users with custom profile fields in CSV, XLSX, JSON, and XML formats.

by Md. Farhan Sadik · github.com/mdfarhan01/userferry

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Install

Download source zip No release zip yet

This is the repository archive. It installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow.

Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:

wp plugin install https://github.com/mdfarhan01/userferry/archive/refs/heads/main.zip

No built-in updater. New versions won't appear under Dashboard → Updates. Install new releases yourself, or let Git Updater track the repository.

Readme github.com/mdfarhan01/userferry ↗

UserFerry

Export & Import WordPress Users

Powerful User Management for WordPress

Export, import, and manage WordPress users with custom profile fields using a simple and flexible workflow.

Developed by Md. Farhan Sadik

🌐 WordPress.org · ⬇️ Download Plugin · 🎬 Video Tutorial · 💬 Support

✨ Overview

UserFerry is a WordPress plugin designed to simplify exporting and importing registered users, including supported custom profile fields and metadata.

Whether you're migrating users between WordPress websites, updating existing records, or managing a large user database, UserFerry provides flexible tools directly inside your WordPress dashboard.

🚀 Key Features

📤 User Export

Export all users or filter by role.
Filter users by registration date.
Select individual users from a searchable list.
Search and sort users.
Preview matching user counts.
Choose and reorder export columns.

📥 User Import

Import CSV, XLSX, JSON, and XML files.
Automatically match columns to fields.
Create new users or update existing accounts.
Skip existing records when needed.
Review failed rows and error messages.
Set an appropriate default role for new users.

🧩 Custom Profile Fields

Detect supported custom user metadata.
Select the fields you want to export.
Work with supported plugin metadata.
Refresh detected fields when needed.
Organize export columns in your preferred order.

📋 Templates & History

Save reusable export templates.
Edit, duplicate, and delete templates.
Review import and export activity.
Download previously generated export files when available.
Configure automatic cleanup of old files.

⚡ Batch Processing

Process large datasets in batches.
Track progress during import and export.
Use file and data limits to help protect server resources.

🔒 Security & Privacy

Permission-aware role assignment.
Protected export file storage.
Spreadsheet formula injection protection.
Import validation and row-level error reporting.
No third-party requests by default, except optional YouTube playback after user interaction.

🎬 Video Tutorial & Instructions

Learn how to use UserFerry with this step-by-step video walkthrough.

▶️ Watch Video Tutorial on YouTube

Click the video preview above to watch the complete walkthrough.

🖼️ Screenshots & Interface Preview

Explore the UserFerry dashboard, export tools, import workflow, templates, history, and built-in documentation.

📘 Main Preview — Built-in Documentation

Built-in Documentation

Access guides, instructions, FAQs, and plugin information directly from your WordPress dashboard.

📸 Explore More Screenshots

01 — Dashboard

View site totals, quick actions, templates, and recent activity.

02 — Export Users

Choose users and configure your export.

03 — Custom Field Selection

Select custom fields and organize export columns.

04 — Import Users

Map file columns to WordPress user fields.

05 — Export Templates

Save and reuse export configurations.

06 — History

Review previous operations and available downloads.

📂 Supported File Formats

Format	Export	Import
CSV	✅	✅
Excel (XLSX)	✅	✅
JSON	✅	✅
XML	✅	✅

🧩 Custom Field Integrations

UserFerry can detect supported user metadata associated with:

Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
Ultimate Member
WooCommerce billing and shipping fields
BuddyPress
Meta Box
JetEngine
Registration form plugins
Custom user metadata

Field availability depends on the metadata stored on your website and supported integrations.

🔒 Security & Data Protection

UserFerry includes safeguards designed to support responsible user data management:

Permission-aware role assignment.
The current administrator's own role is not changed during imports.
Protected export file storage.
Configurable automatic cleanup of old files.
Import file and data limits.
Row-level error reporting.
Spreadsheet formula injection protection enabled by default.
No third-party requests by default, except optional YouTube playback after user interaction.

Important: Always back up your website before performing bulk user imports or updates.

📦 Installation

Install from WordPress.org

Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
Navigate to Plugins → Add New Plugin.
Search for UserFerry – Export & Import Users.
Click Install Now, then Activate.
Open the UserFerry menu to get started.

Download ZIP

⬇️ Download UserFerry

🔗 Useful Links

Resource	Link
WordPress.org Plugin	View Plugin
Plugin Download	Download ZIP
Video Tutorial	Watch on YouTube
Support Forum	Get Support
Developer Profile	WordPress.org Profile
GitHub Profile	mdfarhan01

👨‍💻 Developer

Md. Farhan Sadik

WordPress Developer · Plugin Developer

Building useful WordPress tools with a focus on functionality, performance, and user experience.

WordPress Profile · GitHub

📄 License

UserFerry is open-source software. Refer to the license file included with the plugin for the applicable license terms.

UserFerry — Simplifying WordPress User Data Management

Made with ❤️ by Md. Farhan Sadik

WordPress.org · GitHub