WordPress.org

Sergey Biryukov

Samuel Wood (Otto)

Ryan McCue

Workshopshed

<p>The Blogger Importer imports your blog data from a Google Blogger site into a WordPress.org installation.</p>
<h4>Items imported</h4>
<ul>
<li>Categories</li>
<li>Posts (published, scheduled and draft)</li>
<li>Comments (not spam)</li>
<li>Images</li>
</ul>
<h4>Items not imported</h4>
<ul>
<li>Pages</li>
<li>Widgets/Widget Data</li>
<li>Templates/Theme</li>
<li>Comment and author Avatars</li>
</ul>
<h3>Reference</h3>
<ul>
<li>https://www.simplepie.org/</li>
</ul>
<p>The following were referenced for implementing the images and links</p>
<ul>
<li>https://wordpress.org/plugins/remote-images-grabber/</li>
<li>http://notions.okuda.ca/wordpress-plugins/blogger-image-import/</li>
<li>https://wordpress.org/plugins/cache-images/</li>
<li>https://wordpress.org/plugins/tumblr-importer/</li>
<li>https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/14525</li>
<li>https://wpengineer.com/1735/easier-better-solutions-to-get-pictures-on-your-posts/</li>
<li>https://web.archive.org/web/20211121020918/http://www.velvetblues.com/web-development-blog/wordpress-plugin-update-urls/</li>
<li>http://wordpress.stackexchange.com/questions//media-sideload-image-file-name (not working)</li>
<li>https://code.tutsplus.com/a-guide-to-the-wordpress-http-api-the-basics–wp-25125t</li>
</ul>
<h3>Known Issues</h3>
<ul>
<li>Some users have reported that their IFrames are stripped out of the post content.</li>
<li>Requests for better performance of larger transfers and tranfers of images</li>
<li>Review of behavior when it re-imports, partiularly are the counts correct</li>
<li>Review using get_posts or get_comments with the appropriate parameters to get the counts and exists instead of using SQL</li>
<li>Incorrect notice, PHP Notice: The data could not be converted to UTF-8. You MUST have either the iconv or mbstring extension installed. This occurs even when Iconv is installed, could be related to Blogger reporting 0 comments</li>
<li>When the importer is running it’s not possible to stop it using the stop button</li>
<li>Blogger’s count of comments include those not linked to a post e.g. the post has been deleted.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Filters and Actions</h3>
<p>These actions and filters have been added so that you can extend the functionality of the importer without needing to modify the code.</p>
<p>Action – import_start – This is run when the import starts processing the records for a new blog</p>
<p>Action – import_done – This is run when the import finishes processing the records for a blog.</p>
<p>Filter – blogger_importer_congrats – Passes the list of options shown to the user when the blog is complete, options can be added or removed.</p>


Blogger Importer

Running the Blogger Importer in PHP 7 throws the following warning:

Deprecated: Methods with the same name as their class will not be constructors in a future version of PHP; Blogger_Importer has a deprecated constructor in /xxxxxx/wp-content/plugins/blogger-importer/blogger-importer.php on line 44

Another user reported this months ago, but it's not fixed yet.

Deprecated constructor warning

Imports posts, images, comments, and categories (blogger tags) from a Blogger blog then migrates authors to WordPress users.

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<p><strong>A comprehensive solution for Blogger to WordPress Migration</strong></p>
<p>Do you want to switch from Blogger to WordPress without losing any of your content, images, or SEO settings? Import Wizard for Blogspot is a comprehensive WordPress plugin for blog migration that makes the process smooth and efficient.</p>
<p>Import Wizard for Blogspot allows you to transfer all your data from Blogger to WordPress in minutes. You don’t need any technical skills or coding knowledge – just paste your Blogger URL and let the plugin do the rest.</p>
<h4>Why Choose Import Wizard for Blogspot</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Simple Process</strong> – Just enter your Blogger URL and start importing</li>
<li><strong>Preserves Your SEO</strong> – Maintain your search rankings during migration</li>
<li><strong>Automatic Redirects</strong> – Seamless 301 redirects from Blogger to WordPress URLs</li>
<li><strong>Content Integrity</strong> – Keep formatting, images, and layouts intact</li>
<li><strong>Category Migration</strong> – Convert Blogger labels to WordPress categories</li>
<li><strong>Featured Images</strong> – Automatically set the first image from your post as the featured image.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Features of this Migration Tool</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Real-time Import Progress</strong> – See exactly what’s happening during import</li>
<li><strong>Smart Error Handling</strong> – Helpful feedback if anything goes wrong</li>
<li><strong>Free Version Includes</strong> – Import up to 20 posts and 20 pages with all features</li>
<li><strong>Selective Import</strong> – Choose to import just posts, just pages, or both</li>
<li><strong>No API Required</strong> – Direct import without complicated authentication</li>
</ul>
<h3>Demo Video</h3>
<p>Check out this quick overview of the plugin in action:<br />
<span class="embed-youtube" style="text-align:center; display: block;"><iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RT8KMfy4RhM?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe></span></p>
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<p>The Pro version removes all limitations and adds powerful features to make your Blogger to WordPress migration even better:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Unlimited Posts & Pages</strong> – Import your entire Blogger site with no limits</li>
<li><strong>Media Library Integration</strong> – Automatically download all images to your WordPress media library</li>
<li><strong>Priority Support</strong> – Get direct help from our support team for any migration issues</li>
<li><strong>Comment Import</strong> – Transfer all your blog comments with proper threading</li>
<li><strong>Custom Fields Support</strong> – Preserve custom metadata during migration</li>
<li><strong>Draft Import</strong> – Option to import posts as drafts for review before publishing</li>
<li><strong>Bulk Redirects</strong> – Generate all necessary redirects with one click</li>
<li><strong>Premium Updates</strong> – Get all future upgrades and new features</li>
</ul>
<h4>Suitable for Anyone Migrating from Blogger to WordPress</h4>
<p>Whether you’re a blogger looking to upgrade your platform, a developer helping clients migrate, or a business moving to a more professional CMS, Import Wizard for Blogspot makes the transition smooth and worry-free.</p>
<p>Import Wizard for Blogspot helps you enjoy all the benefits of WordPress while keeping your content and SEO intact.</p>
<h3>Translations</h3>
<p>This plugin is already translated into the following languages (with more on the way):</p>
<ul>
<li>es_ES – Spanish (Spain)</li>
<li>fr_FR – French (France)</li>
<li>pt_BR – Portuguese (Brazil)</li>
<li>ja_JP – Japanese</li>
<li>zh_CN – Chinese (Simplified)</li>
<li>hi_IN – Hindi</li>
<li>ar_SA – Arabic (Saudi Arabia)</li>
<li>it_IT – Italian</li>
<li>ru_RU – Russian</li>
<li>ko_KR – Korean</li>
<li>nl_NL – Dutch</li>
<li>de_DE – German</li>
<li>pl_PL – Polish</li>
<li>tr_TR – Turkish</li>
<li>sv_SE – Swedish</li>
<li>zh_TW – Chinese (Traditional)</li>
<li>en_GB – English (UK)</li>
<li>en_US – English (US)</li>
<li>id_ID – Indonesian</li>
<li>fa_IR – Persian (Farsi)</li>
<li>ro_RO – Romanian</li>
<li>cs_CZ – Czech</li>
<li>uk_UA – Ukrainian</li>
<li>vi_VN – Vietnamese</li>
</ul>


Import Wizard for Blogspot – Free Blogger to WordPress importer

Import posts & pages from Blogspot to WordPress while preserving SEO, images, and formatting.

Blogger Importer vs Import Wizard for Blogspot – Free Blogger to WordPress importer