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Migrate from TYPO3 to Nuxt

Complete guide to migrating your TYPO3 website to Nuxt. Leave TYPO3's very steep learning curve behind and get auto-imports and file-based routing reduce boilerplate. Free migration tool included.

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TL;DR

You can migrate from TYPO3 to Nuxt for free using LeaveWP. Enter your site URL, choose Nuxt as the destination, and download your content — posts, pages, and media — in minutes. No API keys, passwords, or CLI tools required. Difficulty: Advanced. Estimated time: 1-3 hours.

Official docs: Nuxt Documentation

Why Teams Leave TYPO3

Enterprise PHP CMS popular in Europe. Large European enterprises managing dozens of sites from a single installation, but these limitations push teams toward modern alternatives.

Very steep learning curve — complex backend configuration

This is the most common reason teams migrate away from TYPO3. Nuxt eliminates this issue entirely.

Community and resources primarily German-language

With Nuxt, auto-imports and file-based routing reduce boilerplate.

Extension ecosystem is smaller and less standardized

Modern architectures like Nuxt are designed to avoid this from the ground up.

Initial setup requires significant developer effort

After migrating, you'll no longer need to worry about this — Nuxt takes a fundamentally different approach.

What Nuxt Brings to the Table

Vue.js framework for SSR, SSG, and full-stack apps. Built with JavaScript/TypeScript (Vue.js), it's vue.js teams building content sites or full-stack applications.

Auto-imports and file-based routing reduce boilerplate

Hybrid rendering — SSR, SSG, ISR, and SWR per route

Nuxt Content module for Git-based Markdown content

Large Vue.js ecosystem and module library

Nuxt is open-source and free to use. You own your code and data with no vendor lock-in. Deploy to any host that supports JavaScript/TypeScript, or use managed platforms like Vercel and Netlify for zero-config deployments.

TYPO3 vs Nuxt at a Glance

Side-by-side comparison based on real platform characteristics

Metric	TYPO3	Nuxt
Ease of Use	⭐⭐ 2/5	⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5
Performance	⭐⭐⭐ 3/5	⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5
Flexibility	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5	⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5
Cost	⭐⭐⭐ 3/5	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5
Scalability	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5	⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5
Ecosystem	⭐⭐ 2/5	⭐⭐⭐ 3/5
Language	PHP	JavaScript/TypeScript (Vue.js)
Pricing	Free (self-hosted)	Free (open-source)
Open Source	Yes	Yes

Ratings are based on publicly available data, documentation, and community consensus as of 2026. Individual experience may vary.

What Gets Migrated

A detailed breakdown of how your TYPO3 content maps to Nuxt

Content Types from TYPO3

pages
content elements
files
categories
sys records

Technical Details

Export Method: REST API or EXT:headless extension
Source Language: PHP
Destination Format: Markdown/MDX files with frontmatter, organized by content type
URL Handling: 301 redirect map generated automatically to preserve SEO equity

What may need manual attention

Custom server-side logic, third-party integrations, and platform-specific plugins will need equivalent solutions in Nuxt. The core content (text, images, metadata) transfers cleanly.

How It Works

Migrate your content in three simple steps

Connect

Enter your TYPO3 site URL — LeaveWP connects automatically.

Configure

Select Nuxt as destination and choose content options.

Export

Download your migrated content or preview it in your browser.

Is TYPO3 to Nuxt the Right Move for You?

Migrating from TYPO3 to Nuxt makes the most sense if you're experiencing very steep learning curve — complex backend configuration or outgrowing TYPO3's architecture. Nuxt is best for vue.js teams building content sites or full-stack applications.

You should migrate if: your TYPO3 site is slow, your hosting costs are climbing, you need developer flexibility, or you want to adopt a modern JAMstack architecture.

You might want to stay if: your TYPO3 site benefits from handles massive multi-site installations (100+ sites from one instance) and you don't have JavaScript/TypeScript developers on your team.

The migration itself is straightforward with LeaveWP — enter your TYPO3 URL, select Nuxt, and download your content. The more important question is whether Nuxt's architecture fits your team's skills and your project's long-term needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to migrate from TYPO3 to Nuxt?

TYPO3 migrations are more complex due to its enterprise architecture. Expect 1-3 hours for a typical site. Simpler sites finish faster, while large sites with custom functionality may need additional configuration.

Will I lose my SEO rankings when migrating from TYPO3?

No. We help you set up proper 301 redirects from your old TYPO3 URLs to preserve search rankings. Nuxt actually tends to improve Core Web Vitals scores, which can boost rankings over time.

What TYPO3 content can be migrated to Nuxt?

TYPO3 content types like pages, content elements, files, categories are all migrated to Nuxt. Content is converted to Markdown/MDX files or structured for your chosen headless CMS.

Do I need JavaScript/TypeScript experience to migrate?

No coding experience is required for the migration itself — LeaveWP handles the export and conversion automatically. However, customizing your Nuxt site afterward will benefit from JavaScript/TypeScript (Vue.js) knowledge. For teams without that expertise, the generated code is well-structured and documented, making it approachable for developers of any level.

How much does it cost to host a Nuxt site after migrating from TYPO3?

Nuxt sites can be deployed to Vercel, Netlify, Cloudflare Pages, or any Node.js host — often on generous free tiers. static Nuxt sites can be hosted for free on Vercel or Netlify (up to generous bandwidth limits), which is significantly cheaper than running a PHP server.

Can I migrate TYPO3 custom fields and metadata to Nuxt?

Yes. Custom fields, metadata, and taxonomies from TYPO3 are preserved during migration. In Nuxt, these become frontmatter fields in your Markdown/MDX files, which you can extend or restructure to fit your content model.