Import Product Reviews in Bulk with CSV – OpenCart Extension Spotlight

Managing product reviews in your OpenCart store just got easier. Whether you’re launching a new site, migrating from another platform, or handling large product catalogs, manual entry of product reviews can be time-consuming and error-prone. That’s where our new OpenCart extension — “CSV Review as per Product Model Import” — comes in.

This extension allows store owners to upload multiple product reviews via a single CSV file, mapped directly to products using their model codes. It’s fast, scalable, and perfect for streamlining your review management process.

🔧 Installation Steps

  1. Download the extension ZIP file.
  2. Log in to your OpenCart Admin Panel.
  3. Navigate to ExtensionsInstaller.
  4. Upload the ZIP file of the extension.
  5. Once uploaded, go to ExtensionsModules.
  6. Look for “CSV Review Import” and click Install.
  7. After installation, click Edit to access the module.
CSV import reviews opencart

📥 How to Import CSV Reviews

  1. Prepare your CSV file as per the format above.
  2. Go to ExtensionsModulesCSV Review Import.
  3. Click “Browse” or “Choose File” and select your CSV.
  4. Click “Import”.
  5. You’ll see a success message once the reviews are added.

Pro tip: Make sure product models in your CSV exactly match those in your OpenCart catalog. Otherwise, reviews won’t be linked.

🔍 What is the “CSV Review as per Product Model Import” Extension?

This extension provides a user-friendly interface to import customer reviews for your OpenCart products in bulk. Instead of manually adding each review one at a time, you simply prepare a CSV file, upload it, and let the extension handle the rest.

It matches reviews to products based on the product’s model code, ensuring accurate data mapping even across large inventories.

🧾 CSV Format Requirements

To ensure compatibility, your CSV file must include the following required columns:

ColumnDescription
product_modelThe model code of the product (must match an existing product)
authorThe name of the reviewer
textThe review content
date_addedDate the review was created (Format: YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS)
ratingA numerical rating (1 to 5)
statusReview status (1 = enabled, 0 = disabled)

✅ Example:

product_model,author,text,rating,date_added,status
ABC123,John Doe,Great product!,5,2023-01-15 10:30:00,1
XYZ456,Jane Smith,Could be better,3,2023-01-16 11:45:00,1

⚙️ Key Features

  • Bulk review import via CSV
  • Matches products using model codes
  • Supports custom review dates and status flags
  • Compatible with OpenCart 3.x and 4.x
  • Easy-to-use interface for uploading and mapping CSV files

💡 Use Cases

  • 🛠️ Migrate from another eCommerce platform and bring customer reviews with you.
  • 🚀 Populate reviews in new stores quickly during development or testing.
  • 📈 Import curated or syndicated reviews from trusted sources or marketing tools.
  • 🕒 Save time for store admins managing high-volume product catalogs.

🛒 Who Should Use This?

This extension is perfect for:

  • E-commerce developers building or migrating OpenCart stores
  • Store owners managing hundreds of products
  • Agencies maintaining multiple OpenCart installations
  • Merchants working with dropshipping or affiliate products

🎯 Final Thoughts

Product reviews play a vital role in influencing purchase decisions. Adding them quickly and accurately shouldn’t be a bottleneck. With the CSV Review as per the Product Model Import extension for OpenCart, you get a reliable, scalable solution to manage customer feedback with ease.

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