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Sextant Export & Import

Export and import WooCommerce products via Excel. Edit your products in Excel, then import changes straight back. Free, no account required.

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Tested up to WordPress 6.9
Current version2.0.0
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 6.9
Minimum stackWP 5.8 · PHP 8.0
Directory statusactive
Last directory update29 Mar 20267mo ago
Active installationsNewAdoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org ratingNo WordPress.org ratings yet
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records Sextant Export & Import version 2.0.0 as active, updated 7mo ago and tested up to WordPress 6.9.

Overview

About this plugin

Navigate your WooCommerce data with the precision of a master mariner. Sextant Export & Import is the essential navigational tool for store owners who need to move order data, products, and customer records between vessels without losing their way.

Just as a traditional sextant allows a sailor to find their exact position by the stars, this plugin gives you total orientation over your store’s data. Whether you are migrating to a new “port” (website) or simply need to keep your “logbooks” (spreadsheets) updated, Sextant ensures a smooth voyage.

Key Features for a Smooth Voyage

  • Precise Navigation: Export exactly what you need with granular filters—no more drifting in a sea of unnecessary data.
  • Steady Course: Import data with confidence. Our mapping system ensures every piece of information lands exactly where it should.
  • Lightweight Vessel: Built for speed and efficiency, ensuring your server’s performance stays on an even keel.
  • Clear Horizon: A clean, intuitive interface that doesn’t require a captain’s license to operate.

Stop guessing your position and start exporting with professional accuracy. Set your course with Sextant Export & Import today.

Export

  • All products exported to a clean.xlsx file — opens in Excel, LibreOffice, Google Sheets
  • Simple and variable products supported — variants go on a separate sheet, linked to their parent
  • Choose which fields to include: ID, SKU, name, prices, stock, categories, tags, images, permalink
  • Filter by product type, status, or category before exporting
  • Product count validation — compares raw database count against WooCommerce API count and warns if they differ

Import

  • Upload the exported.xlsx file (or any file matching its column structure) to update products in bulk
  • Choose which fields to import — only the columns you select will be updated
  • Supported fields: SKU, product name, status, short description, full description, regular price, sale price, stock status, stock quantity, weight, categories, tags, and permalink (slug)
  • Preview changes before committing — see exactly what will be updated
  • Products are matched by WooCommerce ID — safe and unambiguous

Built for reliability

  • Three-layer safety system — disengages automatically if something goes wrong, protecting your store from downtime
  • Built-in error reporting — email a diagnostic report to the developer directly from your admin panel
  • No Composer dependencies, no external libraries, no bloat

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Know your position. Chart your course.

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Plugin tags

Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.

  • excel
  • export
  • import
  • woocommerce
  • xlsx
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested up to WordPress 6.9

Not yet marked as tested with WordPress 7.1. WordPress.org currently lists Tested up to 6.9.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to6.9
Minimum requirementsWordPress 5.8 · PHP 8.0
Update activity29 Mar 20267mo ago

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