Is your store growing beyond the basics? If you’ve been using YITH WooCommerce Wishlist but want to take advantage of the high-performance features and modern UI of SaveTo Wishlist, we have great news. You don’t have to leave your customers’ favorite items behind.
The Wishlist Importer is a powerful new tool designed for store owners who want a seamless transition. With just a few clicks, you can migrate all existing customer wishlists directly into SaveTo Wishlist, ensuring your shoppers find their saved items exactly where they left them.
By the end of this guide, you’ll know how to detect your old wishlist data, configure your migration settings, and complete a full import without losing a single product.
Prerequisites
- SaveTo Wishlist Lite installed and activated.
- Keep your source plugin (e.g., YITH WooCommerce Wishlist) activated during the import process so SaveTo Wishlist can “see” the data.
- We also recommend taking a site backup before running any data migration.
Why Migrate Your Wishlists?
Moving to a new plugin usually feels like a chore, but the Wishlist Importer removes the manual labor. Whether you’re looking for better loading speeds, a more intuitive mobile experience, or the advanced analytics provided by SaveTo Wishlist, your customer data is the most valuable asset you have.
This tool ensures that the “social proof” and “intent to buy” data stored in those wishlists stays active on your site, helping you boost sales and keep customers happy.
Step-by-Step: Moving Your Data to SaveTo Wishlist
1. Accessing the Importer Tool
The importer is located right inside your plugin settings.
- Navigate to SaveTo Wishlist → Settings in your WordPress sidebar.
- Click the Imports tab at the top of the settings page.
2. Detecting Your Previous Plugin
SaveTo Wishlist automatically scans your database for known wishlist plugins.
- Under Select Import Source, the tool will highlight detected data (such as YITH WooCommerce Wishlist).
- Select your source from the dropdown menu.
3. Previewing Your Migration
Before you commit, you can see exactly what is being moved.
Once you select the source, the tool will process the data and display a summary showing the total number of wishlists, individual items and users ready to be imported. This is a great way to verify that your data is healthy.
4. Configuring Your Import Options
Every store is different, so you can choose exactly how the data should behave once it arrives.
- Preserve Default Wishlist Settings: Ensures the customer’s primary wishlist remains their primary one after the move.
- Preserve Privacy Settings: Keep “Public” lists public and “Private” lists private.
5. Launching the Migration
Once you’re ready, click Start Import. You’ll see a live Progress Bar indicating the status.
💡 Tip:
Do not close your browser tab until the process is 100% complete to ensure all database entries are finalized.
Optimizing Your Post-Migration Experience
Once the import is finished, your customers can immediately access their items.
To make the transition even smoother for them, we recommend checking these areas:
- Style Your Buttons: Use our preset templates to make sure your new buttons match your brand perfectly.
- Update Your Menu: Ensure the “Wishlist” link in your navigation menu now points to the SaveTo Wishlist page. See the WordPress Menu Setup guide for core menu help.
Troubleshooting Common Roadblocks
⚠︎ The importer didn’t detect my old plugin.
Ensure your old wishlist plugin is still active. If you have already deleted it, the data might still be in your database, but the Importer works best when the plugin files are present to identify the data structure.
⚠︎ The import is stuck at X%.
This is usually due to “Server Timeout” on very large databases. Try increasing your server’s timeout limit, then refresh the page and run the importer again.
⚠︎ Some images are missing from the wishlist.
SaveTo Wishlist imports the Product IDs. If a product was deleted from your store before the migration, it cannot be displayed in the new wishlist.
FAQ
➤ Will this delete data from my old plugin?
No. The importer copies the data. Your original YITH data remains untouched in your database.
➤ Can I import from plugins other than YITH?
Currently, we fully support YITH. However, the way we’ve built the importer means support for other wishlist plugins is coming soon!
Your Wishlist Data Migration Is Complete
Congratulations! You’ve successfully migrated your customer data. Your store is now powered by a faster, more modern wishlist system that’s built to scale.
Head over to the frontend of your site and log in as a test user. Open your wishlist to see your imported items in action!
Help & Support
If you have a question or run into any issues, we’re here to help.
- Premium users: Open a support ticket
- Free users: Visit our community forum
