# Ghost Importer

> Ghost Importer has 30+ active installs, a 4.5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 92 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Ghost Importer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Generate an export file from your Ghost blog admin and use this plugin to import posts, their tags and a few translatable settings to your WordPress installation. Images will also be copied across if you provide the URL…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 3,750
- **Downloads (30 days):** 92 (+16.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1.0
- **Last updated:** Jun 27, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.8.32
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** tysonarmstrong (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/tysonarmstrong/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/import-from-ghost/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [blog](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/blog/) | #54 | 256 |
| [cms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cms/) | #39 | 99 |
| [importer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/importer/) | #52 | 115 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| blog | >100 | 10,000 |
| cms | >100 | 899 |
| importer | >100 | 1,205 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/so-widgets-bundle/) | 400K+ | 4.9/5 (134) | Sep 22, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 2 | [All In One Favicon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-favicon/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (82) | Aug 8, 2023 | 46/100 |
| 3 | [Gum Addon for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gum-elementor-addon/) | 50K+ | — | Aug 19, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 4 | [Blog Designer Pack – Blog, Post Grid, Post Slider, Post Carousel, Category Post, News](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blog-designer-pack/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (79) | Aug 27, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 5 | [Post Slider and Post Carousel with Post Vertical Scrolling Widget – A Responsive Post Slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-slider-and-carousel/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (31) | Aug 27, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 6 | [Latest Posts Block – Dynamic Posts Grid, Posts List, Posts Tile with Stunning Layouts for WordPress Blogs & Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/latest-posts-block-lite/) | 6K+ | 4/5 (1) | Dec 10, 2025 | 48/100 |
| 7 | [Simple Blog Stats](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-blog-stats/) | 4K+ | 4.9/5 (38) | Aug 9, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 8 | [Classic Blog Grid](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/classic-blog-grid/) | 4K+ | 3/5 (2) | Sep 7, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 9 | [WP Image Borders](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-image-borders/) | 2K+ | 4.2/5 (45) | Nov 28, 2017 | 41/100 |
| 10 | [Blog-in-Blog](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blog-in-blog/) | 800+ | 5/5 (16) | Jan 26, 2026 | 48/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ghost Importer free?
Yes. Ghost Importer is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Ghost Importer safe to use in 2026?
Ghost Importer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Ghost Importer?
Ghost Importer is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,750 times since it launched in June 2017. It was downloaded 92 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Ghost Importer work with WordPress 7.1?
Ghost Importer is officially tested up to WordPress 4.8.32, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Ghost Importer last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.0, was released on June 27, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Ghost Importer?
Ghost Importer is developed and maintained by tysonarmstrong.

### What are the best alternatives to Ghost Importer?
The most popular alternatives to Ghost Importer are SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle (400K+ installs), All In One Favicon (60K+ installs) and Gum Addon for Elementor (50K+ installs).


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