DataGrab

Easily import data into ExpressionEngine channel entries.

Easy. Imports are set-up using a simple step-by-step interface.

Powerful. Batch importing can support very large datasets.

Flexible. Supports multiple import file formats and field types.

Proven. DataGrab has been the defacto import module for over 10 years.

Why use DataGrab?

• Import initial content into a new site
• Keep data in sync with other systems – synchronise product stock or price details with an external system
• Continuously aggregate data from various sources and APIs
• Harness ExpressionEngine’s powerful, built-in functionality (flexible templating, search, archives) – DataGrab makes your data easily available as a channel entry
• Subsequent runs of the import can update values that have changed

Summary of features

Among the main features are:

• Read data in XML, CSV, JSON, RSS/ATOM formats. Also, add additional datatypes if required.
• Supports native fieldtypes (including File, Relationships and Grid) and popular 3rd party add-ons *
• Map data values to a channel’s custom fields
• Create and assign categories to each entry
• Assign entries to an author
• Imports can be saved and re-run
• Entries can be updated if the source data changes — keep data synchronised

• Fetch and import images from other sites

• 3rd party add-on support depends on a number of factors including demand and feasibility. Best efforts are made to support as many 3rd party add-ons as possible. Add-on support may differ between EE2 and EE3 versions.