The WordPress Importer plugin is a tool for WordPress that allows users to import content from other platforms or from other WordPress websites. It is typically used when migrating a website from one platform to another, or when merging content from multiple websites into a single website.

The recommended usage of the WordPress Importer plugin is to use it when migrating content from another platform or website to a new WordPress website. It can also be used to import content from an exported XML file of a WordPress website, which can be useful when moving a website to a new server or domain.

The WordPress Importer plugin can import a wide range of content including, posts, pages, comments, custom fields, categories, tags, and media. It can also be used to assign authors to imported content and to set the status of imported content (e.g. draft, published, etc.).

Some of the ways people are taking advantage of the WordPress Importer plugin include:

• Migrating content from other platforms (e.g. Blogger, Tumblr, etc.) to a new WordPress website.
• Merging content from multiple WordPress websites into a single website.
• Importing and restoring a backup of a WordPress website.
• Importing content from a staging website to a live website.

It is important to note that the WordPress Importer plugin only imports the content and not the theme, settings or plugins. It is recommended to use it in conjunction with other plugins such as All-in-One WP Migration or Duplicator for a full website migration.

The WordPress Importer plugin is a free tool that is available in the WordPress plugin repository. While there is no official “pro” version of the WordPress Importer plugin, there are other similar plugins that offer additional features and functionality for a fee.

The free version of the WordPress Importer plugin allows users to import content from other platforms or from other WordPress websites, by using an exported XML file. It can import a wide range of content including, posts, pages, comments, custom fields, categories, tags, and media.

The premium version of the plugin, often called “WordPress Importer Pro” by developer might have additional features such as:

• Importing additional types of content (e.g. custom post types, custom taxonomies, etc.).
• Support for importing content from other platforms (e.g. Shopify, WooCommerce, etc.).
• Advanced options for mapping and merging content during the import process.
• Support for importing large amounts of data (e.g. hundreds of thousands of posts, etc.).
• Ability to schedule imports to run at specific times.
• Additional support and documentation.

It is important to note that there is no official WordPress Importer Pro plugin, different developers might have different features and pricing for their version of the plugin. It’s recommended to check the plugin description and compare it with the free version before purchasing.