How to Export and Import Widgets in Wordpress

How to Export and Import Widgets in Wordpress
2025-05-20
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Theme settings are not the only thing you might want to transfer. If your WordPress site uses widgets extensively, you'll want to transfer them too.

Install the Widget Importer & Exporter Plugin:

  • In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins → Add New.
  • Search for Widget Importer & Exporter.
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  • Install and activate the plugin.

Export Widgets:

  • After activating the plugin, go to Tools → Widget Importer & Exporter.
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  • Click the Export Widgets button.
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  • This will generate a .wie file, which contains all your widget settings.
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Import Widgets to Another Site:

  • On the new WordPress site, install and activate the Widget Importer & Exporter plugin.
  • Go to Tools → Widget Importer & Exporter.
  • Click the Choose File button and upload the .wie file.
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  • Click Import Widgets. Your widgets will be transferred to the new site.

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