ForthFocus Atom XML Converter for Blogger™

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ForthFocus Atom XML Converter for Blogger™ is a free WordPress to Blogger migration utility for bloggers, content creators, and site owners who want to move published WordPress posts into Blogger.

WordPress exports content in WXR XML format. Blogger uses Atom XML for content import. This plugin bridges that gap by reading a WordPress export XML file and creating a separate Blogger-compatible Atom XML file.

Your live WordPress website is not edited. No posts, pages, settings, themes, plugins, or users are changed. The plugin works inside your WordPress admin and helps you create a converted file that you can test before importing into Blogger.

Why this WordPress to Blogger converter is useful

Moving content from WordPress to Blogger is not a simple copy-and-paste task. WordPress and Blogger use different XML structures, so a conversion step is required before Blogger can understand the exported content.

This plugin is built for users who want a simple, privacy-first way to convert published WordPress posts into Blogger-compatible Atom XML without sending the export file to an external server.

What the free version converts

  • Published WordPress posts.
  • Post titles.
  • Post content.
  • Published dates.
  • Author names.
  • Categories and tags as Blogger-compatible labels.
  • Basic HTML content inside posts.
  • A conversion report showing converted and skipped items.

What this version does not convert

  • Pages.
  • Comments.
  • Media attachments.
  • Featured image migration.
  • Redirect mapping.
  • Internal link rewriting.
  • Complete design or theme migration.

Images already inside the post content may remain as image URLs pointing to the original WordPress website. Keep the old website or uploads available until you finish checking the Blogger import.

Beginner-friendly workflow

  1. Export your content from WordPress using Tools > Export.
  2. Upload the exported XML file inside this plugin.
  3. Convert published posts into Blogger-compatible Atom XML.
  4. Download the converted XML file and conversion report.
  5. Import the converted file into Blogger.
  6. Review posts, labels, dates, formatting, and image links before publishing.

Always test the converted file on a temporary Blogger blog before importing it into your main blog.

Privacy first

The conversion runs on your own WordPress installation. Your XML file is not sent to ForthFocus or any third-party server. Temporary files use randomized file names, are downloaded only through a permission and nonce-verified admin route, and are cleaned once they are older than 12 hours through WordPress cron and a built-in plugin fallback. The plugin also creates Apache and IIS directory protection files where supported. On Nginx servers, direct-access blocking should be configured at server level if the host exposes uploads directly.

Roadmap

This free release focuses on reliable published post conversion from WordPress export XML to Blogger-compatible Atom XML.

Planned improvements may include better pre-conversion scanning, stronger skipped-item reports, large file handling improvements, clearer import checks, and better visibility into what the exported file contains before conversion.

Advanced migration features such as pages, comments, media planning, redirects, and internal link handling may be offered through a separate pro plugin or done-for-you migration service as the free version matures.

Roadmap items are shared for transparency. Final features, packaging, and timelines may change based on testing and user feedback.

Asset License

The ForthFocus logo and mark included in this plugin are owned by FORTHFOCUS GROUP and distributed as part of this plugin package under GPLv2 or later. ForthFocus™ remains a trademark of FORTHFOCUS GROUP.

Montserrat font files included in this plugin are distributed under the SIL Open Font License. The license text is included in assets/fonts/Montserrat-LICENSE.txt.

Trademark Notice

Blogger™ and Blogspot™ are trademarks of Google LLC. WordPress® is a trademark of the WordPress Foundation. ForthFocus™ is a trademark of FORTHFOCUS GROUP. This plugin is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google LLC or the WordPress Foundation.

Skærmbilleder

  • Converter page under Tools > Blogger XML Converter with guided steps, upload area, beginner context, progress bar, import guide, roadmap, and support block.
  • Conversion progress with visual steps for upload, validation, parsing, Atom XML generation, and download preparation.
  • Conversion summary with downloadable Blogger-compatible Atom XML file and conversion report.

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/forthfocus-atom-xml-converter-for-blogger/ directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress Plugins screen.
  2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen.
  3. Go to Tools > Blogger XML Converter in your WordPress admin.
  4. Upload your WordPress export XML file.
  5. Convert the file.
  6. Download the converted Atom XML file and the conversion report.
  7. Import the converted XML file into Blogger after testing it on a temporary blog.

FAQ

Is this a WordPress to Blogger converter?

Yes. The plugin converts published posts from a WordPress export XML file into Atom XML format compatible with Blogger™ and Blogspot™.

Does this plugin modify my WordPress website?

No. The plugin only reads the XML file you upload and generates a separate converted file. It does not edit your live WordPress content.

Where can I find the converter after activation?

After activation, go to Tools > Blogger XML Converter inside your WordPress admin.

Can I use this on WordPress Playground?

Yes. The plugin supports WordPress Playground for preview and testing through the WordPress.org Live Preview button.

What if my export file is very large?

The plugin accepts XML files up to 50 MB. Large WordPress export files may need higher PHP memory depending on the hosting environment. If conversion fails on a low-resource server, split the WordPress export by date range or content type and try again.

What should I upload?

Upload the XML export file downloaded from WordPress under Tools > Export.

Does the free version convert pages?

No. This release converts published posts only. Pages are skipped and shown in the conversion report.

Does the free version convert comments?

No. Comments are not converted in this release.

Does the free version migrate images into Blogger?

No. Images inside post content may remain as image URLs pointing to the original WordPress website. Check image links carefully after importing into Blogger.

Is my uploaded file sent to ForthFocus?

No. The conversion runs locally inside your WordPress admin. No uploaded XML file is sent to ForthFocus or any third-party server.

Should I import directly into my live Blogger blog?

For safety, first import the converted file into a temporary Blogger blog. After checking content, formatting, labels, dates, and image links, you can decide whether to import into the live blog.

Can ForthFocus help with complete migration?

Yes. ForthFocus can assist with advanced migration review, cleanup, media planning, pages, comments, internal links, redirects, and done-for-you migration support.

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1.0.0

  • Initial public release.