Paid Memberships Pro – Import Users from CSV Add On 1.1.1
Wordpress Plugins PaidMembershipPro 4.8 (4.9K reviews)
Paid Memberships Pro – Import Users from CSV is an add-on for the WordPress membership plugin Paid Memberships Pro. It lets you bring existing users into your membership site from a comma-separated values (CSV) file, which is a standard format exported by many services and spreadsheets. Instead of creating each member account one by one, you prepare a file with your user data, upload it through the WordPress admin, and map your columns to the corresponding membership fields. The add-on was built specifically for Paid Memberships Pro, so it reads the same user, membership level, and custom field structures that the core plugin uses. It works with the standard export files produced by most email marketing services, learning management systems, and membership platforms. This makes it a direct fit for site owners migrating from another membership platform, merging multiple member lists, or adding a large number of users who registered through an external system.
Field mapping is the central part of the import process. Your CSV columns can be assigned to standard user data such as email address, display name, and password, as well as membership-specific details like the membership level, the expiration date, and any custom fields you created inside Paid Memberships Pro. You can also set the user role for imported accounts, either using a default value or by reading it from a column in your file. The add-on supports assigning multiple membership levels to a single user when the CSV provides that information, and it parses expiration dates with timezone support so that memberships start at the correct time. Password fields can be left blank to have WordPress generate a password for each new user. Before running a large import, you are shown a confirmation step to prevent accidental overwrites or duplicate data. The mapping interface is straightforward, with drop-down menus that match each column header to the right destination.
Technical requirements are straightforward. The site must run WordPress with Paid Memberships Pro installed and active, since this add-on extends that plugin's existing functions. Files must be in standard CSV format, though the add-on handles different delimiters and character encodings, reducing compatibility issues when files come from other countries or programs. It is designed to process large datasets, with efficient parsing that can import thousands of records without timing out. During the import, errors like invalid email addresses or malformed rows are reported clearly, telling you which lines failed so you can correct them and try again. The whole interface lives inside the regular WordPress admin area, so no external tools or coding skills are needed to get started. It will also preserve the unique user ID from your previous system if you include that column, which is helpful for historical records or course progress tied to a specific user account.
Typical uses include transferring member lists from an older membership system, importing customer records from an e-commerce platform, or enrolling attendees from an event registration tool into a special membership tier. Schools and training providers can also load student or faculty rosters to grant access to premium courses. Because the add-on calculates and assigns membership levels and expiration dates directly from the CSV, the imported data is accurate and consistent. This reduces the manual typing and copy-paste work that often introduces errors during mass user creation. The result is a membership database that reflects the original source data with minimal effort, freeing site administrators to focus on content, communication, and community rather than data entry. Many users combine this with a one-time password email so new members can set their own credentials after the import. The add-on works with any CSV file that contains the required email column, and extra columns are simply ignored unless you map them.
Other products to consider
WooCommerce.com
- Item type
- plugin
- Category
- Wordpress Plugins
- Version
- 1.1.1
- Availability
- In stock
- Delivery
- Digital
- Last updated
- August 9, 2026
Paid Memberships Pro – Import Users from CSV Add On belongs to the Wordpress Plugins section and is treated as a plugin. Its preview, description, and listing facts can be checked without adding claims not found in the source.
Usage rights depend on the license selected at checkout. Review the complete terms before using this item for client work, redistribution, SaaS, or more than one end product.