Description

The Ning To BuddyPress User Importer migrates user accounts from the Ning social network to BuddyPress, reading the official Ning export (CSV/XML file) and recreating each member as a WordPress user with an active BuddyPress profile. The tool preserves avatars, registration data, and maps fields from the old profile to BuddyPress xprofile fields, and serves communities that are leaving Ning and want to keep their member base intact on WordPress.

Main Features of the Ning To BuddyPress User Importer

  • Reading the Ning export
    Processes the export file generated by the Ning platform directly in the panel.
  • Automatic WP user creation
    Generates WordPress accounts with username, email, and temporary password for each imported member.
  • xprofile field mapping
    Associates columns from the original CSV to BuddyPress extended profile fields.
  • Avatar migration
    Transfers user profile photos from Ning and links them as BuddyPress avatars for each member.
  • Batch import
    Processes hundreds of records per run, with success and failure reports by line.

Benefits of the Ning To BuddyPress User Importer

  • No data loss migration
    Maintains active community when switching platforms, avoiding manual member re-registration.
  • Hours saved
    Automates a process that, done manually, would take weeks on large networks.
  • Engagement continuity
    Preserves avatars and profile data so members recognize their accounts in the new environment.
  • Organized transition
    Centralizes import in a single admin screen, with detailed error logs.

Who Benefits From the Ning To BuddyPress User Importer?

  • Those who manage a social network on Ning and are migrating the community to a WordPress site with BuddyPress.
  • Agencies and developers hired to rebuild communities that were hosted on Ning.
  • Those who need to import thousands of members from a legacy platform without redoing registrations manually.

How to Download the Ning To BuddyPress User Importer

The Ning To BuddyPress User Importer is available for download here on Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, install it via Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, select the file and activate. With BuddyPress already active on the site, the import screen appears in the admin panel’s tools menu, ready to receive the Ning export.

For communities that grew on Ning over the years and now need to migrate to a standalone WordPress stack, the Ning To BuddyPress User Importer solves the critical transition bottleneck: bringing the full member base, with filled profiles and avatars, straight into BuddyPress. It is a focused migration utility, aimed at those who view the Ning departure as a pinpoint project and want to finish it in a few executions.

Frequently asked questions

Is WPMUDEV Ning To BuddyPress User Importer GPL-licensed?

Yes. WPMUDEV Ning To BuddyPress User Importer is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.

Can I use WPMUDEV Ning To BuddyPress User Importer on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install WPMUDEV Ning To BuddyPress User Importer on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.

How much does WPMUDEV Ning To BuddyPress User Importer cost at Ultrapack?

WPMUDEV Ning To BuddyPress User Importer costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).

Does WPMUDEV Ning To BuddyPress User Importer include updates?

Yes. The current version of WPMUDEV Ning To BuddyPress User Importer is 1.2.2, published at Ultrapack on Feb 24, 2017. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is WPMUDEV Ning To BuddyPress User Importer scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of WPMUDEV Ning To BuddyPress User Importer goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.