Description
Options Migrator for ACF lets you quickly export and import ACF Options Page data (not field groups) using JSON files.
This is helpful when you’re moving a WordPress site from development to production or between staging environments, and you want to retain the ACF options values.
Common use cases:
– Migrating ACF Options Page settings from a staging site to production.
– Backing up ACF options data before a major update or redesign.
– Cloning site-wide settings (theme options, global settings, etc.) across multiple WordPress installs.
– Speeding up local development by importing real options data from a live site.
Features:
– Export all ACF Options Page values to a JSON file.
– Export a single ACF Options Page instead of all of them.
– Import ACF Options data from a JSON file.
– Simple and clean admin interface.
– Works with Advanced Custom Fields (free and pro).
Credits
Developed by Vijay Kumar
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Go to
Options Migrator for ACFto export or import options data.
FAQ
-
Does this plugin export ACF field groups?
-
No. This plugin is designed to export/import options page values, not field group definitions. Use ACF’s built-in tools to manage field groups.
-
Does it support ACF Pro?
-
Yes, the plugin works with both ACF Free and ACF Pro.
-
Can I export a single ACF options page instead of all of them?
-
Yes. On the export screen, choose a specific options page from the dropdown, or leave it on “Export All Options” to export every options page at once.
-
Is this plugin compatible with the latest version of WordPress?
-
Yes, it is actively tested and confirmed working with the latest WordPress release. Check the “Tested up to” version above for the exact version.
-
Does this work with repeater, flexible content, or other complex ACF field types in options pages?
-
Yes, all ACF field types stored on Options Pages (including repeater and flexible content fields) are exported and imported as part of the JSON data.
-
Will importing overwrite my existing options data?
-
Yes. Importing a JSON file updates the matching option fields with the values in the file, so make sure you export a backup first if you want to keep the current data.
Reviews
Contributors & Developers
“Tr Options Migrator for ACF (Export & Import ACF Options Data)” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
ContributorsTranslate “Tr Options Migrator for ACF (Export & Import ACF Options Data)” into your language.
Interested in development?
Browse the code, check out the SVN repository, or subscribe to the development log by RSS.
Changelog
1.0.3
- Tested and confirmed working up to WordPress 7.0.1.
- Updated minimum PHP requirement to 8.2.
1.0
- Initial release with basic export/import functionality.
