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Switching from Joomla to WordPress: Comparison & Secure Migration
Is your Joomla site getting a bit outdated? I’ll migrate your website to a modern WordPress site—without any data loss and with a well-thought-out redirect strategy to preserve your search rankings.
The Trigger
Common Joomla Pain Points
It's hard to find specialists these days
The market for Joomla service providers has been shrinking for years. Anyone who needs help has to search for a long time and pay specialist fees—with WordPress, you can find support anytime.
Major upgrades, such as a new building
Upgrading to a new major version of Joomla is often a project in itself: templates and extensions must be adapted or replaced. WordPress, on the other hand, updates itself continuously—without the need for a migration marathon.
Extensions are dying out
Many Joomla extensions are no longer maintained—posing a security and compatibility risk with every update. In the WordPress ecosystem, there are actively developed alternatives for virtually every feature.
The Decision
Joomla vs. WordPress: A Comparison
Joomla and WordPress once started out on equal footing—but today, the two worlds are drifting apart: While the WordPress ecosystem continues to grow, Joomla extensions and specialists are becoming increasingly rare. Anyone running a Joomla website today feels this with every update and every new feature.
| Joomla | WordPress | |
|---|---|---|
| Extensions | A shrinking directory, many orphaned | huge, actively maintained plugin ecosystem |
| Updates | Major versions often require their own migration projects | Continuous updates, minimal effort |
| Service Provider Market | Fewer and fewer specialists | Large—no dependence on individuals |
| Operation | Complex backend | Can be maintained independently after a brief training session |
| Future-proofing | Declining Adoption | Over 40% of all websites worldwide |
To be fair: A Joomla site that’s kept up to date with well-maintained extensions works just fine. But if you’re about to face the next major upgrade anyway, you’re usually better off making a one-time investment to switch to WordPress.
Scope of Services
What's Involved in Switching from Joomla to WordPress
Content Migration from Joomla
Articles, pages, categories, images, and files are imported from Joomla in a structured manner—including a comparison with the original.
URL Structure & 301 Redirects
Every Joomla URL will be assigned a redirect destination in the new structure—this minimizes ranking risks and preserves your backlinks, as tracked via Search Console.
Redesign with Elementor
Your design will be faithfully recreated in WordPress—or the migration will serve as a relaunch with a modernized look.
Implementing Features in WordPress
Forms, multilingual support, directories, and user roles are being reimplemented using actively maintained WordPress solutions—future-proof rather than abandoned.
Editor Training & Support
Your team will learn how to maintain the new website during a brief training session—afterward, I’ll be available for ongoing support or to answer any specific questions.
And many other features available upon request
Today, we can meet almost any website need based on your specific needs and requirements. Just ask us.
From Joomla to WordPress
What Happens to Your Joomla Extensions
For common Joomla extensions, there are established solutions in WordPress.
Posts and CategoriesMigrated directly as WordPress posts and pages with categories.
Forms (e.g., RSForm!Pro)Recreated as Elementor forms.
Multilingual (e.g., Falang)Language versions are mapped with WPML.
SEO (e.g., sh404SEF)Titles, descriptions, and redirects are transferred to Rank Math.
Events (e.g., JEvents)Events are migrated to a WordPress calendar plugin.
Member Areas (e.g., Community Builder)Implemented with a suitable membership plugin.
I'll review which extensions you're currently using during the initial assessment.
The Path
Here's How to Switch from Joomla to WordPress
- AssessmentWeek 1I’ll review your Joomla website—its structure, extensions, and URL structure—and determine what can be carried over and what would be better addressed with a new solution.
- Concept & QuoteWeeks 1–2You will receive a binding quote with a clear scope of work, a timeline, and a range estimate for each work package.
- Development & DesignWeeks 2–6The new WordPress website is built in a protected environment—your design and templates are replicated individually in WordPress, while your Joomla site continues to run unchanged.
- Content & RedirectsWeeks 5–7Your content is fully migrated and reviewed, and every old URL receives its 301 redirect.
- Launch & TrainingWeeks 6–8Switchover on your preferred date, training for your team, and follow-up monitoring of rankings.
From Joomla to WordPress
What Happens to Your Joomla Extensions
For common Joomla extensions, there are established solutions in WordPress.
The Investment
How much does it cost to migrate from Joomla to WordPress?
Switching from Joomla to WordPress is not technically just a migration, but a complete rebuild: I’ll transfer all the content to WordPress—but the design and templates will need to be recreated from scratch, since Joomla layouts cannot be transferred on a 1:1 basis. Pricing is therefore calculated on a case-by-case basis based on the number of pages—with a binding range estimate for each work package rather than a blanket flat rate.
Because the design, structure, and content are already available as a template, you’ll save significantly compared to a completely new website—the time-consuming conceptual phase is largely eliminated, and the redesign is based on the existing model. The cost overview provides a guide to the price range (a new website starts at €2,490 net).
It’s often worth taking advantage of the transition to refresh the design or carry out a redesign: Since the site is being rebuilt anyway, modernizing it at the same time costs significantly less than a separate relaunch at a later date. You’ll receive the exact scope after the free assessment.
Web Design Examples: Here's What Your New Website Could Look Like
What My Clients Say
Let's talk about your switch to Joomla
As part of the free assessment, I’ll review your Joomla website and provide you with an honest evaluation of whether and how the switch would be worthwhile for you—with no obligation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Switching from Joomla to WordPress
Joomla or WordPress—which is the better choice today?
For most websites, WordPress: The ecosystem of plugins, themes, and service providers is growing, while Joomla’s has been shrinking for years. Whether you’re just starting out or are about to undertake a major Joomla upgrade anyway, WordPress offers greater cost savings and flexibility in the long run.
Can all content be imported from Joomla?
Yes—posts, pages, categories, images, and files are fully imported and verified against the originals. Specific Joomla extensions do not always have a direct 1:1 counterpart; in such cases, their functionality is recreated using actively maintained WordPress solutions.
What will happen to our Google rankings?
Google generally re-evaluates a migrated website—fluctuations can never be completely ruled out. However, by setting up 301 redirects for every old Joomla URL, carrying over the metadata, and monitoring the process via Google Search Console, I minimize the risk and make adjustments as needed after the site goes live.
How long does it take to migrate from Joomla to WordPress?
Depending on the scope, this typically takes 3 to 8 weeks. Your existing Joomla website will continue to run without any restrictions—the switch will not take place until the new WordPress site has been fully tested.
How much does it cost to switch from Joomla to WordPress?
Starting at €1,500 net for small websites with up to about ten pages, €2,500 to €5,000 for medium-sized websites with 10 to 30 pages and SEO migration; extensive installations with many content types, multilingual support, or special features cost more. A migration involves rebuilding the site in WordPress. Since the design, structure, and content already exist, you’ll save money compared to building a completely new website; it’s often worth taking advantage of the migration to give the site a design refresh. You’ll receive a detailed breakdown—a binding range estimate—after the free assessment.
When is it better to stick with Joomla?
If your Joomla installation is up to date, all extensions are being maintained, and you’re satisfied with its usability and costs—then there’s no immediate need to take action. The best time to switch is when a major upgrade or redesign is already on the horizon.