Delicious XML Importer
Lets you import your Delicious bookmarks into WordPress as links, posts, or a custom post type.
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Delicious XML Importer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 15 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.2 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Delicious XML Importer stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| bookmarks | >100 |
| Delicious | #91 |
| import | >100 |
| links | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Delicious XML Importer
From the official readme · v0.4Description
Notes
On the import screen, there’s a link to the Delicious API page that exports all your bookmarks (including the private ones) to an XML file. Do not right click and press “save;” you will need to log in using your Delicious username and password first. Once the XML appears, you can save the file to your desktop. (Some browsers, like Safari, will show you a blank page. View source to make sure the XML is there.)
You can get all the links saved since your last import by using the &fromdt argument. There are several other arguments you can use.
You will have the option to import your bookmarks as links, with your Delicious tags becoming link categories, or as posts. Note that the WordPress link manager does not break up long lists into pages, the way the post and page managers do. If you have a lot of Delicious bookmarks, your link manager could become very, very slow after importing. You might be better off importing your bookmarks as posts, at least until WP’s link manager screen gets updated.
See also: Twenty Links, a child theme for Twenty Ten based on the old Delicious design.
Installation
- Upload the plugin directory to
/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Visit Tools > Import > Delicious to begin importing.
Changelog
Updated to accommodate changes in the Delicious export API.
0.4
- Supports importing links into a custom post type.
- New option to save the link into a custom field rather than the post content.
- More notes on the importer screen about changes to the Delicious export API.
0.3
- Delicious now exports links with the word “empty” in the extended description if you didn’t enter any notes. Links without tags are also tagged with “empty.” The importer will ignore this, so that your notes and tags are actually empty.
- When importing links as posts, the link will now be the first thing saved in the content area, followed by your notes. (Previously, the notes came first.)
- Removed link to the Delicious XML Exporter service, since all users should be able to access the API now that AVOS has taken over Delicious.
0.2.1
- Added link to the Delicious XML Exporter service for users who can’t access the API directly. (Thanks to Aaron Parecki for the tip.)
0.2
- Added the option to import bookmarks as links.
- Added privacy settings. Delicious links that were marked as private will be imported as private posts or invisible links.
0.1
- Guillermo Moreno‘s original importer.
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FAQ
Delicious XML Importer: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 6, 2026
Is Delicious XML Importer free?
Yes. Delicious XML Importer is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Delicious XML Importer safe to use in 2026?
Delicious XML Importer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Delicious XML Importer?
Delicious XML Importer is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,762 times since it launched in December 2010. It was downloaded 55 times in the last 30 days.
Does Delicious XML Importer work with WordPress 7.1?
Delicious XML Importer is officially tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Delicious XML Importer last updated?
The latest version, 0.4, was released on September 30, 2011 (15 years ago).
Who makes Delicious XML Importer?
Delicious XML Importer is developed and maintained by Stephanie Leary.
What are the best alternatives to Delicious XML Importer?
The most popular alternatives to Delicious XML Importer are Slickstream: Engagement and… (2K+ installs), Admin Starred Posts (400+ installs) and Blogroll Links (300+ installs).
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