DotClear Importer
Import categories, users, posts, comments, and links from a DotClear blog.
Consider an alternative
DotClear Importer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (40+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.1 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where DotClear Importer stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| dotclear | #1 |
| importer | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About DotClear Importer
From the official readme · v0.2Description
Import categories, users, posts, comments, and links from a DotClear blog.
Installation
- Upload the
dotclear-importerfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go to the Tools -> Import screen, Click on DotClear
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FAQ
DotClear Importer: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is DotClear Importer free?
Yes. DotClear Importer is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is DotClear Importer safe to use in 2026?
DotClear Importer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
How many websites use DotClear Importer?
DotClear Importer is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,453 times since it launched in May 2010. It was downloaded 95 times in the last 30 days.
Does DotClear Importer work with WordPress 7.1?
DotClear Importer 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 DotClear Importer last updated?
The latest version, 0.2, was released on July 12, 2018 (8 years ago).
Who makes DotClear Importer?
DotClear Importer is developed and maintained by briancolinger.
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