MDP Bulk Category Import / Export / Delete

Bulk Category allows you to import, export and delete categories from a csv/txt file.

Author:Christopher Dubeau (profile at wordpress.org)
WordPress version required:3.5.x
WordPress version tested:3.6.1
Plugin version:0.1.1
Added to WordPress repository:21-09-2013
Last updated:12-10-2013
Warning! This plugin has not been updated in over 2 years. It may no longer be maintained or supported and may have compatibility issues when used with more recent versions of WordPress.
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Plugin URI:http://microdataproject.org
Total downloads:10 983
Active installs:600+
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Bulk Category makes it easy to bulk import, export and delete categories. Import from a csv/text file with category Name, Description, and Slug. Delete categories listed in a file. Assign a post to the categories, reset the relationships of a post. Export all categories to a file. Delete all categories.

Import categories from csv/txt file
Delete categories listed in a csv/txt file
Delete all categories
Add relationship from a post to all imported categories
Reset all relationships of a post
Export all categories

This plugin is intended for somewhat skilled developers. If you do not have access to the database, I recommend backing up your database before doing any modification. You may use the export button to back up the list of categories you presently have.

Any defect in your file of categories can cause issues with category hierarchy that you were not planning. It might take a few attempts to get it right, so better to be safe than sorry.

CSV file line example:

parent::name::description::slug

Uncategorized::New Category::This category is new::new-category

Want help with creating category files for locations? Try our Bulk Category Generator http://microdataproject.org/city-state-wordpress-bulk-category-generator/

Need a list of US Citis and States? Download City and State List http://microdataproject.org/city-and-state-list/