StarLine XML Feed Importer
5.0
Import blog posts from any RSS, Atom, or custom XML feed into your WordPress site. Includes a visual 4-step import wizard, per-feed scheduling, field mapping, duplicate detection, and image downloading.
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StarLine XML Feed Importer lets you import blog posts from any RSS, Atom, or custom XML feed into your WordPress site. It includes a visual 4-step import wizard, per-feed scheduling, field mapping, duplicate detection, image downloading, and a premium admin dashboard.
How It Works
- Go to XML Feeds > Import Wizard
- Enter your feed URL and let the wizard validate and detect the format
- Preview the feed data with auto-detected fields highlighted
- Map XML fields to WordPress fields with drag-and-drop
- Save and run your import
Key Features
- Import Wizard — 4-step visual wizard to configure feeds in minutes.
- RSS, Atom & Custom XML — Supports all major feed formats plus custom XML structures.
- Field Mapping — Map any XML field to WordPress post fields, custom fields, ACF, MetaBox, Pods, or JetEngine.
- Duplicate Detection — 4-level detection: Original Link, GUID, Hash, and Title.
- Per-Feed Scheduling — 11 built-in intervals (5 min to monthly) plus custom cron expressions.
- Image Downloading — Automatically download and attach remote images to the media library.
- Large Feed Support — Stream processing for feeds of any size with background queue for 5000+ items.
- WP-CLI Support — Import, list, and manage feeds from the command line.
- Import Logs — Detailed logging with keyset pagination and CSV export.
- Performance Optimized — Dual-layer caching, batch operations, and memory management.
- Responsive Dashboard — Premium dark-mode admin dashboard with real-time progress.
- Accessibility — ARIA live regions, keyboard navigation, and screen reader support.
WP-CLI Usage
$ wp slxwb import <feed_id> # Import a specific feed
$ wp slxwb list # List all configured feeds
$ wp slxwb status # Show import status
Frequently Asked Questions
- What XML formats are supported?
- The plugin supports RSS 1.0, RSS 2.0, Atom feeds, and custom XML formats. It detects the format automatically.
- Can I import from multiple feeds?
- Yes. You can configure unlimited feeds, each with its own schedule, mapping, and settings.
- How does duplicate detection work?
- The plugin uses 4 levels of duplicate detection in priority order: Original Link, GUID, Hash (content similarity), and Title. You can configure which method to use per feed.
- Does it support custom post types?
- Yes. You can import into any public post type, including custom post types.
- Will large feeds slow down my site?
- No. Large feeds (5000+ items) are automatically processed in the background using a queue system with chunked processing and memory management.
- Does it work with ACF, MetaBox, or Pods?
- Yes. The field mapper auto-detects ACF, MetaBox, Pods, and JetEngine fields and lets you map XML data to them.
Screenshots
See the XML Feed Importer in action.
External Services
This plugin communicates with external servers to fetch XML feed content that you explicitly configure. No data is sent to any third party.
Feed Fetching
- What data is sent: An HTTP GET request is made to the feed URL you provide. No user-identifiable information, WordPress credentials, or personal data is included in the request.
- Service provider: The server hosting the XML feed URL you configure (varies per user).
- When it occurs: When you click Validate in the Import Wizard, when you run a manual import, or when a scheduled cron import fires.
- Privacy Policy: No privacy policy is required from third-party services since no user data is transmitted.
Image Downloading
- What data is sent: An HTTP GET request is made to the image URLs found in your configured XML feed. No user-identifiable information is included.
- Service provider: The server hosting the images referenced in your XML feed.
- When it occurs: Only when the "Download Images" option is enabled for a feed and an import is running.