Migrate from WordPress to Astro

Convert your WordPress site to Astro - the web framework for content-driven websites. Ship less JavaScript, load faster.

10-20 minutes

Easy

100% Free

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Official docs: WordPress REST API Docs · Astro Documentation

Not sure yet? Read our WordPress vs Astro comparison first.

Why Teams Leave WordPress

PHP rendering is slow compared to static HTML

Requires constant security patches and plugin updates

Database-driven architecture limits scalability under load

Plugin conflicts can break your site after updates

What Astro Brings to the Table

Ships zero JS to the client by default (Islands Architecture)

Use React, Vue, Svelte, or any framework in the same project

Content collections with type-safe Markdown/MDX

Purpose-built for content sites — blogs, docs, marketing pages

WordPress vs Astro at a Glance

Side-by-side comparison based on real platform characteristics

Metric	WordPress	Astro
Ease of Use	⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5	⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5
Performance	⭐⭐ 2/5	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5
Flexibility	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5	⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5
Cost	⭐⭐⭐ 3/5	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5
Scalability	⭐⭐⭐ 3/5	⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5
Ecosystem	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5	⭐⭐⭐ 3/5
Language	PHP	JavaScript/TypeScript (framework-agnostic)
Pricing	Free (self-hosted) + hosting costs	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 WordPress content maps to Astro

Content Types from WordPress

posts
pages
categories
tags
custom post types
media
menus

Technical Details

Export Method: REST API or WP All Export plugin
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

How It Works

Migrate your content in three simple steps

Connect

Enter your WordPress site URL — LeaveWP connects automatically.

Configure

Select Astro as destination and choose content options.

Export

Download your migrated content or preview it in your browser.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Astro good for blogs?

Astro is arguably the best framework for content-heavy blogs. It ships zero JavaScript to the browser by default, which means your pages load almost instantly. Built-in Markdown and MDX support, Content Collections with type-safe schemas, and automatic sitemap and RSS generation make it a turnkey blogging solution. Most Astro blogs achieve perfect 100/100 Lighthouse scores out of the box.

Can I use React components in Astro?

Yes — Astro supports React, Vue, Svelte, Solid, Preact, and Lit through its islands architecture. You can even mix multiple frameworks on the same page: for example, a React interactive widget next to a static Svelte component. Only the interactive islands ship JavaScript to the browser, keeping the overall bundle minimal. This makes Astro uniquely flexible if your team works across different frameworks.