Are you looking to move your blog from Google Blogger (Blogspot) to a self-hosted WordPress website without losing your content, images, or Google rankings? You have come to the right place.
While Blogger is a great free platform for starting out, it comes with strict limitations. With self-hosted WordPress, you get 100% ownership of your content, access to over 60,000 free plugins, endless customization options, and unlimited monetization potential. Best of all, you no longer have to worry about Google abruptly discontinuing or locking your blog.
In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through migrating from Blogger to WordPress using the Мастер импорта Blogger free plugin. We will even use Google’s official Blogger announcement website (https://blogger.googleblog.com/) as our live demonstration!
Why Use Blogger Import Wizard Instead of the Default WordPress Importer?
If you have ever tried the legacy Blogger importer built into WordPress, you know how frustrating it can be:
- Deprecated Google OAuth: The old tool requires complex Google Cloud API setups, client secrets, and OAuth permissions that frequently fail with authentication errors.
- XML File Size Limits: Exporting XML backups from Blogger often results in massive files that hit PHP upload size restrictions on shared web hosts.
- Broken Images: Old tools leave your images hotlinked to Google’s servers (
bp.blogspot.com). If Google deletes those files, your WordPress posts will be left with broken image icons.
The Мастер импорта Blogger (import-wizard-blogspot) solves all of these problems. It connects directly via your public Blogger URL or Atom/RSS feed, requires ноль API keys, downloads all images straight into your WordPress Media Library, and processes items in background batches to prevent timeouts.
Step 1: Install and Activate Blogger Import Wizard
First, log in to your WordPress admin dashboard and navigate to Plugins → Add New Plugin.
In the search box on the top right, type import-wizard-blogspot или Blogger Import Wizard. When you see the plugin appear in the search results, click the Установить сейчас кнопка.
After WordPress downloads the files, the button will turn into a blue Активировать button. Click Активировать to enable the plugin on your site.
Step 2: Connect Your Blogger Site
Once activated, you will see a new Blogger Import menu item added to your WordPress admin sidebar. Click on it to open the import wizard.
In the input field labeled Enter Blogger / Blogspot URL, type or paste the web address of your Blogger blog. You can enter a standard .blogspot.com subdomain or a custom domain linked to your Blogger account.
For our live test, we used Google’s official Blogger announcement website: https://blogger.googleblog.com/.
Нажмите кнопку Connect Site button. The wizard will contact the Blogger server, detect your public feed, and display a green notification confirming a successful handshake.
Step 3: Review Import Settings and Start Migration
Once connected, the plugin displays the items available for migration, including total posts, pages, and categories.
You can choose your preferences:
- Import Posts: Migrates all your published articles along with categories and tags.
- Import Pages: Migrates static pages (such as About Us, Contact, and Privacy Policy).
- Download External Images: Crucial setting! This automatically transfers all photos from Google servers into your WordPress media library and updates post image links.
- Assign Author: Select which WordPress user account should be credited as the author of the imported posts.
When you are ready, click the blue Start Import кнопка.
Step 4: Watch the Real-Time Import Progress
The migration will now begin. Rather than running a single massive database query that might crash your web server, the wizard uses smart asynchronous batches.
You can watch the progress bar advance as posts, pages, categories, and images are imported one by one. Once the process completes, you will see a cheerful confetti celebration screen with your final migration summary.
Step 5: Setup SEO Permalinks and Redirection
To ensure you do not lose existing search traffic, you need to match WordPress permalinks to Blogger’s URL structure or set up 301 redirects.
Blogger typically formats URLs using year and month directories (e.g., /2020/05/post-title.html). In your WordPress dashboard, navigate to Settings → Permalinks and select Month and name или Custom Structure (/%year%/%monthnum%/%postname%/).
Step 6: Verify Your Migrated Content
Now it is time to check your content! Head over to Posts → All Posts in your WordPress admin panel.
All posts will be listed with their original publication dates, authors, categories, and comments. You can hover over any post and click Вид to preview how it looks on the front end of your WordPress site.
Blogger Import Wizard: Free vs. Pro Feature Comparison
| Особенность | Free Version | Pro Version |
|---|---|---|
| Connect via Blogger URL | ✅ Unlimited | ✅ Unlimited |
| Posts & Pages Migration | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
| Local Media & Image Download | ✅ Included | ✅ High-speed parallel |
| Categories & Tags Preservation | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
| No Google API Keys Required | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Automatic 301 SEO Redirection | ⚠️ Manual .htaccess | ✅ 1-Click Automated |
| Scheduled Auto-Sync New Posts | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Priority 24/7 Support | ❌ Forum | ✅ Dedicated Ticket |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Will I lose my Google search rankings when moving from Blogger to WordPress?
No, as long as you properly configure your URL structure or set up 301 redirects. A 301 permanent redirect tells search engines like Google that your articles have permanently moved to their new WordPress URLs, passing along your search authority and keyword rankings.
Do I need a Google Cloud API key or client secret?
No! The major advantage of the Blogger Import Wizard is that it works directly over public feeds. You do not need to register a Google Cloud project, manage OAuth consent screens, or handle expiring authentication tokens.
What happens to my images?
The plugin downloads all image files from Google/Blogger storage and saves them directly into your WordPress wp-content/uploads/ directory. It also rewrites the image source tags inside your posts to point to your new site, guaranteeing your images will never break.
Conclusion & Video Tutorial
Migrating from Google Blogger to WordPress does not have to be difficult or risky. With the free Мастер импорта Blogger, you can transition your entire blog in just a few clicks while keeping your articles, pages, images, and search engine credibility fully intact.
Make sure to check out our full video screencast tutorial above for a step-by-step walkthrough of the entire migration process!
