{"id":26812,"date":"2019-12-03T11:40:10","date_gmt":"2019-12-03T09:40:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/?p=26812"},"modified":"2019-12-03T20:51:00","modified_gmt":"2019-12-03T20:51:00","slug":"import-tumblr-to-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themeisle.com\/blog\/import-tumblr-to-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Import Tumblr to WordPress in 5 Easy Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking to import Tumblr to WordPress? Thanks to a built-in tool in WordPress, it’s surprisingly easy to migrate your content from Tumblr to your own self-hosted WordPress site. In fact, once you get a little housekeeping out of the way, most of the process is entirely automated.<\/p>\n

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In this article, we’ll start off discussing the implications of migrating from Tumblr to WordPress.<\/p>\n

Then, we’ll show you how to import Tumblr to WordPress in five easy steps.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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What you need to consider when you migrate from Tumblr to WordPress<\/h2>\n

Tumblr websites are relatively simple when it comes to their structure. At their core, you have posts, which can contain both text and media elements:<\/p>\n

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Since Tumblr is mostly ‘micro-posts’, importing its content to WordPress is simple in most cases.<\/p>\n

Your posts should look mostly the same within WordPress, with two caveats — WordPress can’t import ‘re-blogs’ or likes, as they’re native to Tumblr.<\/p>\n

You also won’t be able to bring along your exact<\/em> Tumblr design. But there are thousands of free and paid WordPress themes, so you can probably find something about the same (or maybe even better).<\/p>\n

How to migrate from Tumblr to WordPress (in 5 steps)<\/h2>\n

Before you can import Tumblr to WordPress, you need to purchase web hosting<\/a> and install the WordPress software<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you’re not sure how to do that, you can check out our guide on how to make a website with WordPress<\/a>. Complete steps 1-3 and then come back here to import your Tumblr content to WordPress.<\/p>\n

Or, if you already have a fresh WordPress install ready to go, you can jump right into importing your content. Here’s how:<\/p>\n

Step #1: Register a Tumblr application<\/h3>\n

WordPress includes a built-in tool to import Tumblr to WordPress. However, in order for this tool to access your Tumblr account, you’ll need to give it permission first.<\/p>\n

To do this, you have to create a Tumblr ‘application’ that enables you to connect both platforms:<\/p>\n

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  1. Log in to Tumblr<\/li>\n
  2. Open your account settings<\/li>\n
  3. Look for the Apps<\/em> tab on the menu to the right<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    On the next screen, Tumblr will ask you to register to use its API if you haven’t done so before. Click on the Register<\/em> button and select the Register application<\/em> option on the next screen:<\/p>\n

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    You’ll then have to fill out a form. Here’s what to enter in each required field:<\/p>\n