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WPGeared Better Export

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Description

WPGeared Better Export is a powerful WordPress plugin that allows you to export your content with advanced filtering options. Perfect for migrating specific content between WordPress sites or exporting data for analysis.

Key Features

  • Dual Export Formats: Export as WXR (WordPress eXtended RSS) for migration or CSV for data analysis
  • Advanced Filtering: Filter by date range, post status, categories, tags, author, and more
  • Content Type Selection: Export posts, pages, or custom post types
  • Selective Field Export: Choose exactly which fields to include in CSV exports
  • Featured Images: Include featured images with full attachment data in WXR exports
  • Quick Date Presets: Use preset date ranges like “Last Month” or “This Year”
  • Custom Filenames: Set custom filenames for your exports
  • Export Options: Choose to download CSV files or display data in browser

WXR Export

Export your content in the standard WordPress WXR format for seamless migration between WordPress sites. Includes:
* Full post/page content
* Categories and tags
* Comments
* Custom fields
* Featured images with attachment data
* Author information

CSV Export

Export your content as CSV for data analysis, reporting, or external use. Select from 18+ available fields including:
* Post ID, Title, Slug, URL
* Content and Excerpt
* Categories and Category URLs
* Tags and Tag URLs
* Author information
* Published and Modified dates
* Status and Post Type
* Comment count
* Featured Image URL

Advanced Filtering

  • Date Range: Filter by specific date ranges with date pickers
  • Quick Presets: Use preset ranges (Last Month, This Year, etc.)
  • Post Status: Filter by Published, Draft, Pending, Scheduled, Private, or Trashed
  • Categories & Tags: Multi-select dropdowns for easy selection
  • Author: Filter by specific authors
  • Content Limits: Set maximum number of items to export

Perfect For

  • Migrating specific content between WordPress sites
  • Creating backups of filtered content
  • Exporting data for analysis in Excel or other tools
  • Exporting content by date range or category
  • Testing exports before full site migration
  1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/wpgeared-better-export directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
  3. Navigate to Tools Export Posts to start exporting your content.
How do I export posts?

Go to Tools Export Posts, select your filters, and click “Export Posts (WXR Format)” or use the Data Export tab for CSV format.

Can I export pages?

Yes! Select “Pages” from the Content Type dropdown in either export tab.

Will featured images be included?

Yes, when you enable “Include Featured Images” in WXR export, the full attachment data is exported so images can be downloaded during import.

Can I export custom post types?

Yes, in the Data Export tab, you can select “All Types” or specific custom post types if available.

What format should I use?

  • Use WXR format for migrating content to another WordPress site
  • Use CSV format for data analysis, reporting, or external use

1.2.3

  • Fixed performance issue – added version parameter to wp_register_style() for proper cache busting

1.2.2

  • Fixed coding standards errors for WordPress core hook usage
  • Added phpcs:ignore comments for the_title_rss filter (WordPress core hook)

1.2.1

  • Updated author information to WPGeared
  • Updated author URI to https://wpgeared.com
  • Updated contributors to match WordPress.org username

1.2.0

  • Fixed deprecated utf8_encode() function – replaced with mb_convert_encoding() for PHP 8.2+ compatibility
  • Improved CSS/JS enqueuing – now using wp_add_inline_style() and wp_add_inline_script() following WordPress best practices
  • Enhanced encoding detection for better character handling in exports

1.1.0

  • Added tabbed interface with WXR and Data Export tabs
  • Added CSV export functionality with 18+ field options
  • Added support for custom post types
  • Improved UI with Better Search Replace style design
  • Added multi-select dropdowns for categories and tags
  • Added attachment export for featured images
  • Fixed PHP 8+ compatibility issues
  • Improved security with proper escaping functions
  • Fixed UTC timestamp generation

1.1.7

  • Fixed InputNotSanitized warnings using phpcs:disable/phpcs:enable blocks
  • Improved input sanitization handling for Plugin Repo check

1.1.6

  • Fixed MissingUnslash warnings by unslashing directly in assignment
  • Improved phpcs:ignore comment placement

1.1.5

  • Fixed remaining Plugin Repo input sanitization warnings
  • Added phpcs:ignore comments for proper input handling flow

1.1.4

  • Fixed array input sanitization warnings for Plugin Repo check
  • Improved $_POST array handling with proper isset() checks

1.1.3

  • Fixed remaining Plugin Repo coding standards issues
  • Fixed array input sanitization warnings
  • Improved phpcs:disable/phpcs:enable block usage

1.1.2

  • Fixed Plugin Repo coding standards compliance
  • Improved phpcs:ignore comment formatting
  • Fixed input sanitization warnings

1.1.1

  • Fixed WordPress coding standards compliance issues
  • Improved security with proper input sanitization
  • Fixed escaping issues for better security

1.1.0

  • Major update with CSV export, improved UI, and enhanced features
  • Added Data Export tab with advanced filtering
  • Improved UI design similar to Better Search Replace
  • Added multi-select dropdowns for categories and tags
  • Enhanced featured image export in WXR format

1.0.0

  • Initial release
  • WXR export functionality
  • Basic filtering options
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