Joomla 1.5 Importer
This plugin exports articles from a Joomla 1.5 database and imports them as posts into Wordpress.
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- Small user base (50+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 15 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.0 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Joomla 1.5 Importer stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| conversion | >100 |
| convert | >100 |
| joomla | #74 |
| migrate | >100 |
| migration | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Joomla 1.5 Importer
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
This plugin exports articles from a Joomla 1.5 database and imports them as posts into WordPress.
It exports the content from a single Joomla category then allows the user to import the content
into one or more WordPress categories.
This plugin does not convert Joomla articles into WordPress pages, although its framework would
support such a conversion rather easily if someone would choose to code it.
This plugin does not work on Joomla 1.0 databases. If you need to convert your Joomla 1.0 data, you will first need
to migrate to Joomla 1.5.
This plugin does not work on Joomla 1.6 databases. The Joomla 1.5 2-level section/category system has been replaced
in Joomla 1.6 with a multi-level hierarchical system similar to WordPress. This framework could be adapted to support
Joomla 1.6 in the future.
Installation
Simply install the plugin and activate it as you would any other plugin. It requires no special installation or configuration.
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FAQ
Joomla 1.5 Importer: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is Joomla 1.5 Importer free?
Yes. Joomla 1.5 Importer is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Joomla 1.5 Importer safe to use in 2026?
Joomla 1.5 Importer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Joomla 1.5 Importer?
Joomla 1.5 Importer is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 13,721 times since it launched in January 2011. It was downloaded 67 times in the last 30 days.
Does Joomla 1.5 Importer work with WordPress 7.1?
Joomla 1.5 Importer is officially tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Joomla 1.5 Importer last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on January 5, 2011 (16 years ago).
Who makes Joomla 1.5 Importer?
Joomla 1.5 Importer is developed and maintained by ePeterso2.
What are the best alternatives to Joomla 1.5 Importer?
The most popular alternatives to Joomla 1.5 Importer are Popup Maker (700K+ installs), Matomo Analytics (100K+ installs) and Buttonizer (70K+ installs).
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