GreyMatter Importer
Import users, posts, and comments from a Greymatter blog.
Consider an alternative
GreyMatter Importer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.1 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where GreyMatter Importer stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| greymatter | #2 |
| importer | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About GreyMatter Importer
From the official readme · v0.2Description
Import users, posts, and comments from a Greymatter blog.
Installation
- Upload the
greymatter-importerfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go to the Tools -> Import screen, Click on GreyMatter
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Best GreyMatter Importer alternatives
All greymatter plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 2 |
Thomas the Bear
A hidden Easter egg tribute to Noah Grey, creator of Greymatter.
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<10 |
FAQ
GreyMatter Importer: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is GreyMatter Importer free?
Yes. GreyMatter Importer is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is GreyMatter Importer safe to use in 2026?
GreyMatter Importer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
How many websites use GreyMatter Importer?
GreyMatter Importer is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,652 times since it launched in May 2010. It was downloaded 98 times in the last 30 days.
Does GreyMatter Importer work with WordPress 7.1?
GreyMatter 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 GreyMatter Importer last updated?
The latest version, 0.2, was released on July 12, 2018 (8 years ago).
Who makes GreyMatter Importer?
GreyMatter Importer is developed and maintained by briancolinger.
What are the best alternatives to GreyMatter Importer?
The most popular alternatives to GreyMatter Importer are Thomas the Bear (<10 installs).
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