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Important fix: product attribute columns and downloadable file columns (Download 1 ID<\/code>, Download 1 name<\/code>, Download 1 URL<\/code>, etc.) were missing from exports on large catalogues. Upgrade immediately if you export variable or downloadable products.<\/p>\n\n

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Automatic Installation (Recommended)<\/h4>\n\n
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  1. In your WordPress admin, go to Plugins \u2192 Add New<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  2. Search for \"PlusCodes Import Export\"<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  3. Click Install Now<\/strong>, then Activate<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  4. Navigate to Import \/ Export<\/strong> in your WordPress admin sidebar.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

    Manual Installation<\/h4>\n\n
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    1. Download the plugin ZIP from WordPress.org.<\/li>\n
    2. Go to Plugins \u2192 Add New \u2192 Upload Plugin<\/strong> and upload the ZIP, or<\/strong> unzip and upload the pluscodes-product-csv-import-export-for-woocommerce<\/code> folder to \/wp-content\/plugins\/<\/code> via FTP.<\/li>\n
    3. Activate through the Plugins<\/strong> menu in WordPress.<\/li>\n
    4. Navigate to Import \/ Export<\/strong> in your WordPress admin sidebar.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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      How is this plugin better than WebToffee Import Export for WooCommerce?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      PlusCodes offers several features that WebToffee locks behind its premium tier \u2014 all for free. These include: full variable product CSV import export, correct attribute and download column export across all batch sizes, custom batch size control, export by specific product IDs, custom export filename, and a custom CSV delimiter. PlusCodes is also built exclusively on WooCommerce's native CSV engine with zero third-party dependencies.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      How is this plugin better than All-in-One Import Export for WooCommerce?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Unlike All-in-One plugins that try to handle products, orders, users, and coupons in one bloated interface, PlusCodes focuses 100% on WooCommerce product import and export. This means a cleaner UI, faster processing, and a smaller plugin footprint with no unused code weighing down your store.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      Does this plugin support variable products for free?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Yes \u2014 100%. PlusCodes supports complete variable product import and export in the free version, including all variation data: SKU, price, sale price, stock, weight, dimensions, and attributes. Competitors like WebToffee restrict variable product support to their paid plans.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      Are product attributes exported correctly?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Yes. Every attribute column \u2014 Attribute 1 name<\/code>, Attribute 1 value(s)<\/code>, Attribute 1 visible<\/code>, Attribute 1 global<\/code>, and so on \u2014 is exported correctly, even when the catalogue is large and processed across multiple batches.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      Are downloadable product files exported?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Yes. For downloadable products, all download columns \u2014 Download 1 ID<\/code>, Download 1 name<\/code>, Download 1 URL<\/code>, Download 2 ID<\/code>, etc. \u2014 are exported to the CSV. Both attribute columns and download columns are included together in the same export, regardless of catalogue size.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      How do I run a WooCommerce product import from a CSV file?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Go to Import \/ Export \u2192 Import<\/strong> in your WordPress admin. Upload your CSV file, use auto-map to match columns automatically (or map them manually), then click Run Import<\/strong>. The plugin processes your file in configurable batches, shows real-time progress, and updates your store without timeouts.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      How do I export WooCommerce products to CSV?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Go to Import \/ Export \u2192 Export<\/strong>. Optionally filter by product type, category, stock status, or enter specific product IDs. Set a custom filename if desired, then click Export<\/strong>. Your CSV downloads immediately, ready to open in Excel, Google Sheets, or LibreOffice.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      Can I update existing products without creating duplicates?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Yes. Enable Update existing products<\/strong> before running your import. The plugin matches incoming rows by SKU or product ID and updates existing records \u2014 no duplicates created.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      Does this plugin support images during import and export?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Yes. Featured images and all gallery images are supported in both import and export. For imports, provide the full URL to each image in your CSV and the plugin fetches and attaches them automatically.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      What WooCommerce product types are supported in the free version?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Simple, Variable, Grouped, External\/Affiliate, Virtual, and Downloadable products. For Subscription products or other custom product types, see the Pro version<\/a>.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      Can I filter my product export by specific product IDs?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Yes. Enter a comma-separated list of product IDs in the Export by IDs<\/strong> field to include only those products \u2014 a free feature that competitors charge extra for.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      Can I set a custom filename for my exported CSV?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Yes. PlusCodes includes a Custom Filename<\/strong> field on the export screen so you can name your file before downloading. This keeps exports organised and is unique to PlusCodes in the free tier.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      What is the custom Batch Size feature?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      You can control how many products are processed per batch during an import or export. This prevents server timeouts on shared hosting and is configurable for free \u2014 competitors typically charge for this.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      What CSV delimiter options are available?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Comma (,<\/code>), semicolon (;<\/code>), tab (\\t<\/code>), and pipe (|<\/code>). Choose the one that matches your spreadsheet software's export format.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      Does the plugin work with WooCommerce HPOS (High-Performance Order Storage)?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Yes. PlusCodes is fully declared compatible with WooCommerce High-Performance Order Storage (HPOS \/ custom order tables).<\/p><\/dd>\n

      Will this plugin slow down my WooCommerce store?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      No. PlusCodes is built on WooCommerce's own native CSV engine and adds no third-party scripts or libraries. The footprint is minimal and it only runs when you actively use the Import \/ Export dashboard.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      Which CSV editors work best with this plugin?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Google Sheets<\/strong>, LibreOffice Calc<\/strong>, or Microsoft Excel (O365)<\/strong> handle UTF-8 encoding correctly and preserve data integrity for reimporting. Always save\/export as CSV UTF-8 after editing.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      Does this plugin work with the latest WooCommerce and WordPress versions?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Yes. PlusCodes is actively maintained and tested with the latest versions of WooCommerce (up to 9.x) and WordPress (up to 7.0).<\/p><\/dd>\n

      Is this plugin translation-ready?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Yes. All strings are internationalised and a .pot<\/code> file is included in the languages\/<\/code> folder. You can contribute translations via WordPress.org.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      Where can I get support?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Open a support thread in the WordPress.org plugin support forum. For priority support and advanced features, consider upgrading to Advanced Import Export for WooCommerce (Pro)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n

      1.0.5<\/h4>\n\n