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Blogger Importer

By Samuel Wood (Otto)

Site Administration & Utilities / Site Migration & Cloning

Blogger Importer Review - In-Depth Analysis

Blogger Importer migrates your blog data from Google Blogger to WordPress. It imports posts, images, comments, and categories efficiently.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7/10

User Rating

3.1/5 (based on 57+ reviews)

Active Installations

60,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

The Blogger Importer is a tool designed to facilitate the migration of blog data from a Google Blogger site to a WordPress.org installation. This plugin allows users to import various elements of their blog seamlessly.

Items that can be imported include categories, posts (whether published, scheduled, or in draft), comments (excluding spam), and images. However, it does not import pages, widgets, templates, or comment and author avatars.

Users should be aware of some known issues, such as the stripping of IFrames from post content and potential performance concerns during larger transfers. The plugin also provides actions and filters to extend its functionality without code modifications.

Comparing to Alternatives

Blogger Importer is a straightforward tool for migrating content from Blogger to WordPress, but it faces competition from plugins like Blogger Importer Extended and Import WP, which offer enhanced features.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Free to use with no hidden costs
Simple interface suitable for basic Blogger to WordPress migration
Supports importing posts from Blogger blogs

Weaknesses

Does not preserve original permalinks during import
Fails to import pages from Blogger
Struggles with large blogs, often crashing or hanging
Lacks advanced import options like pausing or selective import

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights mixed experiences, with appreciation for the free offering but frustration over incomplete imports and technical issues.

Positive highlights

"I like that this plugin is free, which is obviously a big plus point." – Chloe
"The posts came over well" – aarnott
"Works well for some posts" – Chloe

Common complaints

Import process hangs or crashes frequently – Beff
Does not import all posts or any pages – Chloe
Permalinks are dropped during import – aarnott
Only works reliably with a small number of posts – Jason @ pip3
No option to pause or resume import – jameukl

Weaknesses

Unreliable with larger blogs
Manual fixes often required after import
Limited functionality compared to alternatives

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users with small Blogger blogs looking for a free and simple way to migrate content to WordPress without needing advanced features.

Not ideal for

Those with large blogs, requiring full permalink preservation, or needing to import pages and more complex content structures.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version allows basic import of Blogger posts to WordPress without any cost, suitable for simple migrations.

Final Verdict

Blogger Importer offers a no-cost solution for migrating Blogger posts to WordPress but falls short in handling larger blogs and preserving permalinks.

Users seeking a reliable and comprehensive import tool may find better options in alternative plugins, while those with simple needs can consider this plugin as a starting point.