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Airtable → WordPress Sync

WordPress plugin

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

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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/pavlo-bondarchuk/airtable-sync/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/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.