Import Users from CSV
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Import users from a CSV into WordPress
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What It Does
Import Users from CSV lets administrators upload a CSV file and create WordPress user accounts in bulk, mapping spreadsheet columns to user fields such as username, email, role, first name, last name, and password. It runs from the Tools menu in wp-admin and does not require any additional setup beyond preparing the CSV correctly.
Who It's For
This plugin is well suited to organizations that need to onboard dozens or hundreds of users at once, such as schools importing a class roster, companies provisioning employee or contractor accounts, membership sites importing paid members, or event organizers bulk-registering attendees. It is a good fit for site owners comfortable formatting a CSV and who only need to import users, not other content types.
Who Should Skip It
If you only need to create a handful of accounts manually, the built-in WordPress Add User screen is faster. Sites that need to import posts, pages, WooCommerce products, or custom post types along with users should look at a general importer like WP All Import instead.
The Bottom Line
Import Users from CSV does one thing, importing WordPress user accounts from a CSV, and does it well, with a recent update, broad compatibility, and a 75.84 overall quality score that reflects a focused tool with a small user base and limited visible support activity. It is a solid pick for the bulk onboarding scenarios listed above, but anyone needing broader import functionality or active support threads should evaluate WP All Import as the more established alternative.
Related Plugins
Pick TablePress when you need to display tabular data such as a staff or student directory on the front end, rather than import user accounts.
Choose User Switching when the goal is to instantly swap into a user's account for debugging or support, not to bulk-create accounts.
Choose WP All Import when you need to bring in posts, products, or custom post types alongside users, or when your CSV is complex and needs field mapping beyond what a user-only tool offers.
Pick One User Avatar when the priority is letting users upload their own profile pictures after import, not the import process itself.
Choose Simple Local Avatars for a lightweight profile picture solution that pairs well with this importer if you also want to set avatars during CSV upload.