Move Your WordPress Site to Craft CMS with wp-import

Moving a site from WordPress to Craft CMS used to be a tough job. WordPress content is often organized in many different ways—there are blog posts, custom fields, and unique content blocks. But with the new wp-import tool, migrating from WordPress to Craft CMS is easier than ever.

What can wp-import do?

wp-import is a command that helps you quickly copy WordPress content into Craft CMS. Here’s what it covers:

Imports core WordPress content like posts, pages, categories, tags, users, and media files.
Moves custom post types and taxonomies, so you don’t lose any special content.
Brings over comments (if you’re using Verbb Comments).
Transfers Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), including special fields like maps.
Keeps Gutenberg block layouts by converting them to HTML or CKEditor fields in Craft.

Getting Started with wp-import

The wp-import tool is part of Craft’s new WordPress starter project, but you can also add it to any Craft CMS project running version 5.5 or higher. Just follow the setup guide, and you’ll be ready to start the migration in minutes.

A Starter Project Just for WordPress Users

To make things even smoother, Craft created a WordPress-friendly starter project. It’s designed with familiar sections for blog posts and pages, a CKEditor field for easy content editing, and Verbb Comments for reader interactions. With Twig templates, this starter project makes the switch to Craft CMS simple and straightforward.

Ready to Migrate?

If you’re new to Craft, there’s a helpful guide in the Knowledge Base with all the basics you need to get started. It explains how to set up your Craft site and use wp-import to bring in content from WordPress.

With wp-import, you can move WordPress sites to Craft CMS without the usual headaches. It’s fast, reliable, and built to make your migration projects easier from start to finish. Let Brilliance Craft CMS web developers help you with your next migration!