Docs to WordPress
This plugin will grab docs out of a collection in Google Docs, create or update a post in WordPress and then move the doc to a new collection. Google Docs no longer supports xmlrpc, so this is perhaps the easiest way to…
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- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.1 (latest is 7.1)
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Rankings
Where Docs to WordPress stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| docs | >100 |
| >100 | |
| google docs | >100 |
| syndication | #84 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4 from 8 reviews
About Docs to WordPress
From the official readme · v1.1Description
This plugin will grab docs out of a collection in Google Docs, create or update a post in WordPress and then move the doc to a new collection. Google Docs no longer supports xmlrpc, so this is perhaps the easiest way to move content from your Google Docs account to your self-hosted WordPress install.
You can see more details at http://dev.bangordailynews.com/2011/06/16/marrying-google-docs-and-wordpress-or-really-any-cms/
Installation
- Upload
docs-to-wordpressto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Create a Google App for your website.
- Enter Client ID and Client Secret into settings page.
- You should be redirected to a Google login page. Grant full permissions.
- If you wish, activate the extender plugin that removes formatting from Google Docs and removes comments, placing them in a separate meta box
- To run the plugin, you will need to either activate the included Cron Extender or put code in a separate file and point a cron job to it.
Tara Kerwin has made a helpful installation walkthrough video available at https://youtu.be/oFLjn2VOn-U
To run using WP CRON
Activate the cron extender.
To run using real cron
Create a file to run cron against, and put the following code in it:
<?php
include('./wp-load.php');
$docs_to_wp = new Docs_To_WP();
$results = $docs_to_wp->startTransfer();
You will need to have a folder to draw the docs from and an optional folder to put the docs in after they’ve been processed.
First create the folder that you want to store unpublished docs in. This is your “Origin” folder. Next create the folder that you will move converted files to. This is the “Target” folder. If you’re using Cron, you’re going to want to write stories in a separate folder, and then move them to the Origin folder for publishing, when they’re ready.
Changelog
1.1
Version bump. Removes anonymous functions, so it can be used as far back as PHP 5.2
1.0-beta
Update to remove deprecated Google API and use Drive API v2
Updates to code to clean it up, remove extraneous loops.
Added Options page. Changes to make it easier to use.
0.4-beta
Use HTTPS instead of HTTP, per new Google API spec.
Fix a few bugs with carrying over bold and italic
0.3-beta
In extend-clean.php, extract the styles and apply them so bolding and italicizing goes through. Also, don’t strip heading styles. Props nacin and Rob Flaherty.
0.2-beta
Added the cron extender
0.1-beta
Initial release
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Docs to WordPress: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
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Is Docs to WordPress free?
Yes. Docs to WordPress is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Docs to WordPress safe to use in 2026?
Docs to WordPress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Docs to WordPress?
Docs to WordPress is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 10,782 times since it launched in June 2011. It was downloaded 64 times in the last 30 days.
Does Docs to WordPress work with WordPress 7.1?
Docs to WordPress is officially tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Docs to WordPress last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on September 30, 2015 (11 years ago).
Who makes Docs to WordPress?
Docs to WordPress is developed and maintained by William P. Davis.
What are the best alternatives to Docs to WordPress?
The most popular alternatives to Docs to WordPress are BetterDocs (30K+ installs), WP Help (9K+ installs) and Helpie FAQ (9K+ installs).
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