Joomla to WordPress Migration
Move your Joomla 3, 4, or 5 site to WordPress with articles → posts, categories preserved, users migrated, and SEF URLs 301-mapped. K2/EasyBlog/Zoo content extensions handled with ACF Pro mapping. Done in 5-7 business days.
What's included in the service
Every migration is a fixed-price, end-to-end engagement. Nothing half-finished, nothing left for you to chase down later.
Platforms we migrate to and from
If your source or target platform isn't listed, ask — we've done dozens of custom-stack migrations including legacy PHP, ASP.NET, and proprietary CMS.
How the migration runs, step by step
- 1
Joomla audit + component mapping (24-48 hours)
We inspect your Joomla install: version, article count, categories, extensions (K2, EasyBlog, Zoo, VirtueMart), template, custom fields, and SEF URL configuration. We deliver a component-mapping document showing each Joomla extension's WordPress plugin equivalent. Free quote in 24-48 hours.
- 2
WordPress setup (Day 1)
WordPress installed on your chosen host. Custom Post Types created for any non-article content (K2 items, Zoo items, custom Joomla content types). Theme picked and styled to match Joomla template.
- 3
Article + category migration (Day 1-3)
Joomla articles exported via direct database query or Joomla → WordPress migration plugins (FG Joomla, Joomla to WordPress Migrator). Each article migrated with full intro text, full text, author, dates, and original IDs preserved (for redirect mapping). Categories migrated with hierarchy.
- 4
Users + menus (Day 3-4)
Joomla user accounts imported with role mapping (Super User → administrator, Editor → editor, Author → author, Publisher → editor, Registered → subscriber). Passwords cannot transfer (different hashing) — users get a password-reset email at launch. Joomla menus migrated to WordPress menus + page structure.
- 5
Component extensions (Day 4-5)
K2, EasyBlog, Zoo, or other content extensions migrated to their WordPress equivalents (typically Custom Post Types + ACF Pro). VirtueMart or J2Store products migrated to WooCommerce. Multilingual sites migrated to WPML or Polylang.
- 6
SEF URLs + redirect map (Day 5-6)
Joomla SEF URLs (e.g. /index.php/category/article-name or clean /category/article) mapped to WordPress permalinks via complete 301 map. Joomla's meta description and meta keyword data transferred to Yoast or RankMath. Sitemap regenerated.
- 7
QA + DNS cutover (Day 7)
Full content spot-check, form testing, user-login validation. DNS TTL pre-lowered. DNS flipped. Joomla install kept available for 30 days as fallback. Search Console resubmitted with the new sitemap.
Fixed-price tiers
One price quoted up front. No hourly billing surprises. Final quote issued within 24 hours of your free site audit.
Joomla Standard
Joomla 3 or 4 sites up to 500 articles, standard com_content + categories, no major extensions.
- ✓Up to 500 articles
- ✓Categories + menus
- ✓User + role migration
- ✓SEF URL preservation
- ✓5-7 business days delivery
- ✓30 days post-launch support
Joomla Pro
Joomla sites with K2, EasyBlog, Zoo, or other content extensions. Larger article counts.
- ✓Up to 5,000 items
- ✓K2 / EasyBlog / Zoo migration
- ✓Custom field mapping (ACF Pro)
- ✓Multilingual support
- ✓7-10 business days delivery
- ✓60 days post-launch support
Joomla Commerce
VirtueMart or J2Store migrations to WooCommerce, government / educational Joomla sites, or 10,000+ article archives.
- ✓VirtueMart → WooCommerce
- ✓J2Store → WooCommerce
- ✓Customer + order history
- ✓Custom Joomla component port
- ✓SLA-backed delivery
- ✓90 days post-launch support
Your Joomla-to-WordPress migration is led by
Rai Ansar
Founder & Lead Migration Engineer
Senior engineer with hands-on responsibility for every MigrateWeb project. 500+ website migrations completed across WordPress, Shopify, Magento, Webflow, and custom stacks. No project managers, no offshore handoffs — you talk directly to the person doing the work.
Verified profile links coming soon.
Frequently asked questions
Why migrate from Joomla to WordPress?+
Three common reasons: (1) the pool of Joomla developers is shrinking — finding ongoing maintenance support is harder and pricier than WordPress; (2) Joomla's editing UX is less friendly to non-technical content authors than WordPress; (3) WordPress's plugin ecosystem covers most Joomla extension functionality with better ongoing maintenance. The trade-off: Joomla has tighter built-in access control and multilingual support — we replicate both in WordPress during migration.
Will my Joomla articles transfer to WordPress?+
Yes. Each Joomla article becomes a WordPress post with intro text + full text combined (or separated using a 'Read more' break), author, publish date, modification date, category, and meta description all preserved. Article IDs are tracked so the 301 redirect map can reference both old and new URLs.
What about K2, EasyBlog, or Zoo content?+
These Joomla content extensions create non-article content with custom fields. They migrate to WordPress Custom Post Types with ACF (Advanced Custom Fields) Pro field groups. Each custom field maps 1:1 (text, image, rich text, dropdown, etc.). Reference fields are mapped to ACF Post Object or Relationship fields.
Will my Joomla menus and page structure be preserved?+
Yes. Joomla menus become WordPress menus, and the menu item types (category links, single article links, external links) are translated to WordPress equivalents (category archive, single post, custom link). Page hierarchy is preserved.
Will my Joomla users be able to log in?+
Joomla user accounts migrate with roles mapped (Super User → administrator, Editor → editor, etc.). Passwords cannot transfer (Joomla uses bcrypt with a different salt structure than WordPress). At launch, all users receive a branded password-reset email.
What about Joomla SEF URLs?+
Joomla's SEF URLs (Search Engine Friendly) like /category/article-title or /index.php/category/article-title are preserved where the WordPress permalink structure matches. Where they don't, we build a complete 301 redirect map. Meta descriptions and meta keywords from Joomla transfer to Yoast or RankMath.
Do you migrate VirtueMart or J2Store ecommerce?+
Yes — that's our Joomla Commerce tier. VirtueMart or J2Store products migrate to WooCommerce with variants, prices, inventory, and SEO data. Customer accounts and order history are imported. Payment gateways, shipping zones, and tax rules are rebuilt in WooCommerce.
How much does the migration cost?+
Joomla Standard (up to 500 articles, no major extensions): $2,497 fixed. Joomla Pro (with K2/EasyBlog/Zoo or 5,000+ items): from $4,997. Joomla Commerce (VirtueMart/J2Store): custom-quoted after the free audit. Hosting and ACF Pro license (if purchased through us) are separate.
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