Title: RP xProfile Import Export Author: Rahul Prajapati Published: July 10, 2026 Last modified: July 10, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/rp-xprofile-import-export/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3603243) ![](https://ps.w.org/rp-xprofile-import-export/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3603243) # RP xProfile Import Export By [Rahul Prajapati](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rahuliprajapati/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/rp-xprofile-import-export.1.0.0.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/rp-xprofile-import-export/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/rp-xprofile-import-export/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/rp-xprofile-import-export/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/rp-xprofile-import-export/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/rp-xprofile-import-export/) ## Description **Stop rebuilding xProfile fields by hand every time you move a site.** RP xProfile Import Export exports every BuddyBoss (or BuddyPress) xProfile field group and field to a single JSON file, then re-imports it on another site with the **exact same Field IDs**, types, names, options, visibility levels, and meta settings intact. What used to be an hour of manually recreating dropdowns, checkboxes, and text fields on a new environment now takes two clicks. **Why preserving Field IDs actually matters** User profile data is stored in the `bp_xprofile_data` table and linked to fields purely by numeric ID — not by name. If you export/import fields with a generic tool( or recreate them by hand) and the IDs shift even slightly, existing profile data silently stops mapping to the right field. RP xProfile Import Export re-inserts every group and field with its original ID, so profile data — old or freshly synced— always lands in the correct place. #### Who Is This For? * **Agencies and freelancers** who clone a client’s staging site to production ( or vice versa) and need xProfile fields to match exactly. * **Developers** setting up local/staging environments that mirror a live BuddyBoss community. * **Site owners** migrating hosts or consolidating multiple BuddyBoss/BuddyPress installs. * **Anyone** who has ever had to manually recreate 30 profile fields after a site migration. #### Key Features * **One-Click Export** — Download every xProfile group and field as a single, human- readable JSON file. * **ID-Preserving Import** — Fields are re-inserted with their original database IDs, so existing profile data keeps mapping correctly after migration. * **Two Import Modes** — _Overwrite_ updates existing fields and creates new ones; _Skip_ only creates fields that don’t already exist, leaving the rest untouched. * **Full Fidelity** — Field Types, Names, Descriptions, Options, Meta, Visibility levels, Required status, and Group order are all preserved exactly. * **Detailed Import Log** — See precisely what was created, updated, or skipped after every import, expandable right on the admin page. * **Field-Type Validation** — Only field types actually registered with BuddyBoss/ BuddyPress are accepted on import, so a corrupted or hand-edited file can’t insert bogus data. * **Clean, Modern UI** — A drag-and-drop upload zone and a live preview of what will be exported, right inside your WordPress admin. * **No Bloat** — Two admin-only screens, no widgets, no shortcodes, no frontend footprint whatsoever. #### How It Works **Step 1.** On the _source_ site, open **RP xProfile Import Export** in the admin menu and click **Export JSON**. A file such as `xprofile-fields-export-2026-07-09- 120000.json` downloads to your computer. **Step 2.** Install and activate RP xProfile Import Export on the _destination_ site. **Step 3.** Open **RP xProfile Import Export**, choose **Overwrite** (replace + add) or **Skip** (add only new fields), drag the JSON file into the upload zone, and click **Import Fields**. **Step 4.** Review the import log — it lists every group and field that was created, updated, or skipped, plus how many option rows were restored. #### Requirements * BuddyBoss Platform **or** BuddyPress, with the xProfile (Extended Profiles) component enabled. RP xProfile Import Export detects automatically which one you have and shows a clear admin notice if either is missing or the component is disabled. ### Security * Both the Export and Import actions require the `manage_options` capability (administrator only) and are protected by a dedicated WordPress nonce — checked with `check_admin_referer()` on every request. * Uploaded import files are validated with `is_uploaded_file()`, capped at 5 MB, and must parse as well-formed JSON before anything touches the database — malformed or oversized files are rejected with a clear error message. * Every field `type` in an import file is checked against BuddyBoss/BuddyPress’ own registered field-type list (`bp_xprofile_get_field_types()`); unrecognized types are skipped instead of being written to the database. * All text fields (names, descriptions, meta keys) are sanitized with `sanitize_text_field()`,` wp_kses_post()`, or `sanitize_key()` before being saved. * All database writes use `$wpdb->prepare()` / `$wpdb->insert()` / `$wpdb->update()` with parameterized placeholders — no raw SQL is built from user input. * All admin-page output is escaped with `esc_html()`, `esc_attr()`, `esc_url()`, or `wp_kses_post()`. * CSS and JavaScript are enqueued only on the plugin’s own admin page — zero impact on the rest of your dashboard or your site’s frontend. * The plugin adds no REST routes, no shortcodes, and no public-facing endpoints. It only writes to BuddyBoss/BuddyPress’ own xProfile tables — never to core WordPress tables. * On uninstall, the plugin removes its own transient and leaves your xProfile data untouched — deleting the plugin never deletes your profile fields. _RP xProfile Import Export is an independent utility and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by BuddyBoss or Automattic (BuddyPress)._ ## Screenshots [⌊Export / Import Dashboard — Live stats (groups, fields, version), a preview of every group about to be exported, and a drag-and-drop import zone with Overwrite/ Skip mode selection.⌉⌊Export / Import Dashboard — Live stats (groups, fields, version), a preview of every group about to be exported, and a drag-and-drop import zone with Overwrite/Skip mode selection.⌉[ **Export / Import Dashboard** — Live stats (groups, fields, version), a preview of every group about to be exported, and a drag-and-drop import zone with Overwrite/ Skip mode selection. ## Installation 1. Upload the `rp-xprofile-import-export` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory,** or** install directly from the WordPress plugin repository via **Plugins -> Add New** and search for “RP xProfile Import Export”. 2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** screen in WordPress. 3. Make sure BuddyBoss Platform or BuddyPress is active with the xProfile component enabled. 4. Navigate to **RP xProfile Import Export** in the admin menu to export or import your fields. ## FAQ ### Does this plugin require BuddyBoss Platform? It requires either BuddyBoss Platform or BuddyPress, with the xProfile (Extended Profiles) component active. The plugin detects which one is installed and shows a clear notice if it can’t find either, or if the xProfile component is disabled. ### Will importing overwrite my existing fields? Only if you choose the **Overwrite** import mode, which updates existing fields ( matched by ID) and creates any that don’t exist yet. The **Skip** mode only creates fields that are missing — anything that already exists on the destination site is left completely untouched. ### What exactly gets exported? Every xProfile group and field: Field IDs, Types, Names, Descriptions, Options ( for dropdowns/checkboxes/radios), Meta settings, Visibility levels, Required status, and Group/Field order — as a single JSON file. ### Why do the Field IDs need to match exactly? Profile data is stored in the `bp_xprofile_data` table and linked to fields only by numeric ID. If IDs don’t match after a migration, existing (or newly synced) profile answers stop mapping to the correct field. This plugin re-inserts fields with their original IDs specifically to prevent that. ### Is it safe to use on a live site? Yes, with the usual precaution: **always take a database backup before importing on a live site**, since importing writes directly to your xProfile tables. Exporting is completely read-only and safe to run anytime. ### What happens if I upload a corrupted or hand-edited JSON file? The file is validated before anything is written to the database. If it isn’t valid JSON, contains no groups, or references a field type that isn’t registered with BuddyBoss/BuddyPress, the affected entries are skipped and reported in the import log — they are never inserted. ### Does this plugin add anything to my site’s frontend? No. RP xProfile Import Export is 100% admin-side. It adds one menu item, loads its CSS/JS only on its own settings page, and has no shortcodes, widgets, or public endpoints. ### What happens when I delete the plugin? Only the plugin’s own temporary transient is removed. Your xProfile groups, fields, and profile data are never touched by uninstalling — they belong to BuddyBoss/BuddyPress, not to this plugin. ### What PHP version is required? PHP 7.4 or higher. PHP 8.0 through 8.4 are fully supported. ### Is this plugin translation-ready? Yes. All UI strings use WordPress internationalization functions with the `rp-xprofile- import-export` text domain. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “RP xProfile Import Export” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Rahul Prajapati ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rahuliprajapati/) [Translate “RP xProfile Import Export” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/rp-xprofile-import-export) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/rp-xprofile-import-export/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/rp-xprofile-import-export/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/rp-xprofile-import-export/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/rp-xprofile-import-export/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.0.0 * Initial public release. * Export all BuddyBoss/BuddyPress xProfile groups and fields to a single JSON file. * ID-preserving import with Overwrite and Skip modes. * Field-type validation against BuddyBoss/BuddyPress’ registered field types. * Detailed, expandable import log. * 5 MB upload cap and JSON validation on import. * Nonce-protected, `manage_options`-only admin actions. * Clean, modern drag-and-drop admin UI with zero frontend footprint. * WordPress coding standards compliant; all inputs sanitized, all outputs escaped. * Translation-ready with the `rp-xprofile-import-export` text domain. ## Meta * Version **1.0.0** * Last updated **20 hours ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 5.8 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.0.1** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Tags * [buddyboss](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/buddyboss/)[buddypress](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/buddypress/) [export](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/export/)[import](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/import/) [xprofile](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/xprofile/) * [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/rp-xprofile-import-export/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. 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