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Airtable → WordPress Sync

WordPress plugin

by Pavlo Bondarchuk · github.com/pavlo-bondarchuk/airtable-sync

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Install

No release zip yet. The repository archive installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow:

wp plugin install https://github.com/pavlo-bondarchuk/airtable-sync/archive/refs/heads/main.zip
Readme github.com/pavlo-bondarchuk/airtable-sync ↗

Airtable → CPT Sync

Sync Airtable with WordPress posts and custom fields using a clean mapping UI and safe batch import.

Description

Airtable → WordPress Sync is a lightweight, developer-friendly tool for importing and updating WordPress posts using Airtable data.

It allows you to:

  • fetch Airtable records using your API key
  • map Airtable columns to WordPress fields (title, content, excerpt)
  • map to taxonomies (categories, custom taxonomies)
  • map to meta fields (including ACF fields)
  • run batch imports with throttling to avoid host limits
  • track the entire process in a built-in log viewer
  • safely re-import updated items
  • temporarily disable heavy WordPress hooks and plugins during sync for maximum performance

No bloated UI. No background daemons. Works even on shared hosting.

✨ Features

  • Visual field mapping interface
  • Core + taxonomy + ACF support
  • Secure AJAX-based syncing
  • Real-time progress reporting
  • Logging with rotation
  • Slow-host protection (GoDaddy, Bluehost, SiteGround)
  • Compatible with WPML and Polylang
  • Supports JSON, arrays, and multi-select Airtable fields
  • Zero external dependencies

🔧 For Developers

  • Extendable import engine
  • Clean OOP architecture
  • Actions/filters before & after mapping
  • Optional WP-CLI commands (coming soon)

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin folder to /wp-content/plugins/airtable-sync
  2. Activate the plugin in WordPress admin
  3. Go to Airtable Sync → Settings
  4. Enter API key, Base ID, Table name, and select your target post type
  5. Go to Field Mapping and configure mappings
  6. Go to Import / Sync and click Sync Now

Screenshots

  1. Field Mapping screen
  2. Import / Sync progress
  3. Log viewer
  4. Settings panel

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this plugin require ACF?

No, ACF fields work automatically like regular meta fields.

Is this a one-way sync?

Yes. Airtable → WordPress only.

Is automatic sync supported?

Not yet. Cron-based syncing is planned for version 1.2.

Does the plugin support image import?

Image import is planned for version 1.1.

Changelog

1.0.0

  • Initial release
  • Airtable fetch
  • Mapping UI
  • Batch import
  • Progress reporting
  • Logging system
  • Safe mode (disables heavy hooks during sync)

Upgrade Notice

Version 1.0.0 is the initial release. No breaking changes.