Mayank Majeji

<p>MenuPilot is a focused menu import and export plugin designed to help you move <strong>one menu at a time</strong> between WordPress sites with confidence.</p>
<p>Unlike basic import tools, MenuPilot shows you exactly what will happen <strong>before anything is imported</strong>. You can review the menu structure, see which items match existing content, resolve missing items, and proceed only when everything is clear.</p>
<p>This makes MenuPilot ideal for moving menus from <strong>staging to production</strong>, local development to live sites, or between similar environments — without overwriting existing menus or breaking links silently.</p>
<h3>What MenuPilot Does</h3>
<ul>
<li>Exports a single navigation menu as a JSON file</li>
<li>Imports a menu as a <strong>new menu</strong> (never overwrites existing menus)</li>
<li>Provides a full <strong>preview and mapping screen before import</strong></li>
<li>Intelligently matches menu items to existing content</li>
<li>Preserves menu hierarchy, order, and metadata</li>
<li>Replaces source site URLs with destination site URLs automatically</li>
<li>Creates automatic backups before menu updates and imports</li>
<li>Logs all import and export actions for accountability</li>
</ul>
<h3>What MenuPilot Does Not Support</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Multisite</strong> — Each subsite is managed independently; cross-site menu copying is not supported</li>
<li><strong>Bulk export/import</strong> — MenuPilot handles one menu at a time by design</li>
<li><strong>Mega menu metadata</strong> — Custom fields added by mega menu plugins are not preserved</li>
<li><strong>WP-CLI</strong> — No command-line interface; all operations are performed in the admin UI</li>
<li><strong>Scheduled/automated imports</strong> — Imports are triggered manually; no cron or automation support</li>
<li><strong>Media files</strong> — Images referenced in menu items are not bundled in exports</li>
<li><strong>Non-standard menu item types</strong> — Only core WordPress types (post, page, taxonomy, custom link) are supported</li>
</ul>
<h3>Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Backup & Restore:
<ul>
<li>Automatic backups before every menu update and import</li>
<li>Manual backup creation from the Menus page</li>
<li>One-click restore to any previous backup</li>
<li>Export backups as JSON for portability</li>
<li>Configurable backup limit (Backup Settings tab)</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Import/Export History Logs:
<ul>
<li>Dedicated History page under MenuPilot menu</li>
<li>Logs who, when, and what for every import/export</li>
<li>Download logs as JSON or plain text</li>
<li>Clear history with confirmation</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Export individual menus (JSON format)</li>
<li>Import one menu at a time as a new menu</li>
<li>Preview screen before import showing:
<ul>
<li>Menu name</li>
<li>Total menu items</li>
<li>Source site URL</li>
<li>Export timestamp</li>
<li>Matched and unmatched items</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Intelligent auto-matching of menu items using:
<ul>
<li>Post type + slug</li>
<li>Taxonomy + slug</li>
<li>Normalized custom links</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Manual mapping override per menu item</li>
<li>Clear warnings for:
<ul>
<li>Missing pages, posts, or taxonomies</li>
<li>Items converted to custom links</li>
<li>Theme location availability</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Automatic home URL replacement during import</li>
<li>Preserves:
<ul>
<li>Menu hierarchy</li>
<li>Menu order</li>
<li>CSS classes</li>
<li>Link attributes (target, rel)</li>
<li>Descriptions</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Visual import progress and clear success/error messages</li>
<li>Native WordPress admin UI (no custom frameworks)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>WordPress 5.8 or higher</li>
<li>PHP 7.4 or higher</li>
<li>Classic WordPress menu system</li>
</ul>
<h3>Configuration</h3>
<p>MenuPilot requires no configuration to start using. Once activated, you can immediately export and import menus.</p>
<p>Optional: Go to <strong>MenuPilot <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Settings</strong> and open the <strong>Backup</strong> tab to configure the maximum number of backups to keep per menu (default: 5).</p>
<h3>Usage</h3>
<h3>Backup & Restore</h3>
<ol>
<li>When editing a menu, scroll to the <strong>MenuPilot Backup & Restore</strong> section below the menu form.</li>
<li>Use the <strong>Backup</strong> tab to create manual backups, restore previous versions, or export backups as JSON.</li>
<li>Use the <strong>Import</strong> tab to import a previously exported backup JSON file.</li>
<li>Backups are also created automatically before every menu save and before every import.</li>
</ol>
<h3>History Logs</h3>
<ol>
<li>Navigate to <strong>MenuPilot <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> History</strong> in the WordPress admin.</li>
<li>View all import and export actions with user, timestamp, menu name, and outcome.</li>
<li>Use the <strong>Filter</strong> button to narrow results by date range or user.</li>
<li>Download logs as JSON or plain text for record-keeping or auditing.</li>
<li>Use <strong>Clear History</strong> to remove all log entries (with confirmation). Export first if you need a backup.</li>
</ol>
<h3>Exporting a Menu</h3>
<ol>
<li>Navigate to <strong>MenuPilot <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Export Menu</strong> in the WordPress admin.</li>
<li>Select the menu you want to export from the dropdown.</li>
<li>Click the “Export Menu” button.</li>
<li>A JSON file will be downloaded to your computer.</li>
<li>Save this file for importing to another site.</li>
</ol>
<h3>Importing a Menu</h3>
<ol>
<li>Navigate to <strong>MenuPilot <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Import Menu</strong> in the WordPress admin.</li>
<li>Click “Choose File” and select a previously exported JSON file.</li>
<li>Click “Upload & Preview” to see what will be imported.</li>
<li>Review the preview screen:
<ul>
<li>Check menu name (you can edit it)</li>
<li>Review matched and unmatched items</li>
<li>Manually map items if needed</li>
<li>Remove items you don’t want to import</li>
<li>Optionally assign the menu to a theme location</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Click “Import Menu” to complete the import.</li>
<li>The menu will be created as a new menu (existing menus are never overwritten).</li>
</ol>
<h3>Important Notes</h3>
<ul>
<li>MenuPilot always imports menus as <strong>new menus</strong> – it never overwrites existing menus.</li>
<li>Always review the preview screen before importing to ensure items are matched correctly.</li>
<li>Unmatched items will be converted to custom links automatically.</li>
<li>You can manually map items to different content using the “Map To” dropdown in the preview.</li>
</ul>


MenuPilot – Preview-First Menu Import & Export

Safely import and export WordPress navigation menus with a preview-first workflow. Review and map menus before importing.

ThimPress

Tu Nguyen

Ken Nguyen

<p><strong>LearnPress</strong> is a <a href="http://thimpress.com/learnpress" rel="nofollow ugc">WordPress LMS Plugin</a> by ThimPress.</p>
<p>The <strong>LearnPress – Backup & Migration Tool</strong> is a <strong>crucial add-on (or extension)</strong> for users of the LearnPress WordPress LMS plugin, designed to streamline the management of course content and data.</p>
<p>It addresses the common need to back up, migrate, or duplicate LearnPress courses, <strong>as well as providing a seamless one-click migration from other popular LMS platforms like TutorLMS and LearnDash into LearnPress.</strong></p>
<h3>LearnPress Backup & Import/Export Functionality</h3>
<ul>
<li>Selective Export/Import: Depending on the specific add-on version, there might be options to selectively export or import certain aspects of a course, rather than the entire course. This could mean exporting only quizzes, or lessons, for example.</li>
</ul>
<h3>LearnPress Migration Functionality – Effortless LMS Migration Tool</h3>
<p>The <strong>most powerful</strong> feature addition to <strong>this add-on</strong> is a streamlined, one-click migration tool for facilitating seamless transitions from other LMS systems to LearnPress. This feature helps users looking to switch LMS platforms while preserving their valuable course content, student data, and instructor information.</p>
<h3>Currently, our migration tool supports converting data from the following platforms to LearnPress:</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>TutorLMS</strong></li>
<li><strong>LearnDash</strong></li>
<li><strong>MasterStudy (Developing – Coming soon!)</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>Here’s a detailed breakdown of the migration tool’s functions and benefits:</p>
<h3>Main Functionality:</h3>
<ul>
<li>
<p><strong>Automated Data Transfer</strong>: The tool automates the complex process of transferring data from <strong>supported LMS platforms (like TutorLMS or LearnDash)</strong> to LearnPress. This eliminates the need for manual data entry or complex database manipulation, saving time and effort.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>Data Mapping</strong>: In cases where data structures are different between <strong>other LMSs</strong> and LearnPress, the tool intelligently maps data fields to ensure accurate transfer.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Benefits for Users:</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Cost Effective</strong>: By automating a complex process, this add-on saves the user from paying developers for the migration process. Moreover, this plugin is free to download as well!</li>
</ul>
<h3>Technical considerations</h3>
<ul>
<li>The <strong>add-on</strong> requires both LearnPress and <strong>the other LMS system you are migrating from</strong> to be installed and activated on your WordPress site.<br />
It is <strong>highly</strong> recommended to back up the website before starting the migration process.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Other free add-ons for LearnPress are available in WordPress:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/learnpress-wishlist/" rel="ugc">LearnPress Wishlist</a> – add courses to a wishlist for students.</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/learnpress-course-review/" rel="ugc">LearnPress Course Review</a> – review course for enrolled students.</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/learnpress-prerequisites-courses/" rel="ugc">LearnPress Prerequisites Courses</a> – require student to pass some courses in order to enroll other course.</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/learnpress-bbpress" rel="ugc">LearnPress bbPress</a> – add bbPress Forum support for LearnPress.</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/learnpress-buddypress" rel="ugc">LearnPress BuddyPress</a> – add BuddyPress support for LearnPress.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Premium Plugins (add-ons) for LearnPress WordPress LMS Plugin</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://thimpress.com/product/certificates-add-on-for-learnpress/" rel="nofollow ugc">Certificates add-on for LearnPress</a> – adding drag & drop certificates builder as well as selecting designed certificate for each LMS course, your student will get particular certificate when they finished a course.</li>
<li><a href="https://thimpress.com/product/co-instructors-add-on-for-learnpress/" rel="nofollow ugc">Co-instructors add-on for LearnPress</a> – multiple instructors support for each LMS course.</li>
<li><a href="https://thimpress.com/product/collections-add-on-for-learnpress/" rel="nofollow ugc">Collections add-on for LearnPress</a> – making LMS courses collection by selecting number of courses, this is helpful if you want to combine multiple LMS courses into a collection for a group of skills.</li>
<li><a href="https://thimpress.com/product/stripe-add-on-for-learnpress/" rel="nofollow ugc">Stripe Payment method for LearnPress</a> – Stripe payment method for LearnPress WordPress LMS Plugin.</li>
<li><a href="https://thimpress.com/product/woocommerce-add-on-for-learnpress/" rel="nofollow ugc">WooCommerce add-on for LearnPress</a> – using WooCommerce as payment gateway for LearnPress WordPress LMS Plugin.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Other note</h3>
<p><a href="http://docs.thimpress.com/learnpress" rel="nofollow ugc">Documentation</a> is available in ThimPress site.<br />
<a href="https://github.com/LearnPress/LearnPress/" rel="nofollow ugc">LearnPress github repo.</a></p>


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