Not all of my TypePad files imported

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    bitsofclutter · Member ·

    I am trying to import my TypePad site to WordPress. The first few posts seem fine, but I noticed less than 600 out of 5600 posts migrated. How do I fix this?

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    josefhtest · Member ·

    Hi,

    Thanks for sharing the details of your import. Please know that we are still working on finalizing how to handle Typepad → WordPress.com migrations and will keep you posted as soon as there’s an update.

    We appreciate your patience!

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    bitsofclutter · Member ·

    Okay, thank you for letting me know!

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    justjennifer · Member ·

    Hey all, There’s a new support guide to help with the transfer from Typepad to WordPress.com

    WP
    Import a website » Import from TypePad
    in WordPress.com Support
    2 min read
    Ready to move your site from TypePad to WordPress.com? This guide will show you how to export the contents of a TypePad website and move your site to WordPress. In this guideStep 1: Download your export fileStep 2: Import your export file into WordPress.comAlternative: Use a plugin to import from TypePad Have a question? Ask our AI assistant Back to
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    bitsofclutter · Member ·

    Hi,

    When I clicked on “run exporter,” it immediately went to “processing,” without letting me click on my exported file from TypePad? (Also, I was wrong, only 100 files migrated.) Very confused.

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    justjennifer · Member ·

    Then staff might need to reset the importer for you.

  • pauljacobson · Staff ·

    Hello again @bitsofclutter. It looks like the importer is available to run another import. Please would you try running the importer again on your side.

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    elitegolfhub · Member ·

    That usually happens when the export file is too large or times out during the import. Try splitting the TypePad export into smaller chunks and re-importing that normally gets all posts moved over.

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    wasifali758595 · Member ·

    When moving from TypePad to WordPress, it’s common for only part of the content to transfer if the import process hits a limit.

    Things to check and try:

    1. Export file size – The TypePad export file can be very large. If it’s too big, WordPress may only process part of it. Split the file into smaller chunks and import them one by one.
    2. Importer tool – Use the Movable Type and TypePad importer inside WordPress. Make sure it’s updated to the latest version, since older ones can fail on large files.
    3. Server limits – Low memory, file size, or time limits on your server can stop the importer midway. Increasing PHP memory, file upload size, and execution time usually helps.
    4. Re-run the import – The importer normally skips posts it has already brought in, so you can safely re-run it with the next chunk until everything is migrated.
    5. Alternative tools – If the standard importer keeps failing, you may need to use a migration service or custom script that handles large sites better.

    👉 In short: break your export into smaller parts and adjust server limits if necessary. This almost always resolves the issue so all your posts come through.

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    bitsofclutter · Member ·

    Thank you all for the help! Everything is working fine now.

  • inaikem · Staff ·

    Thanks for letting us know!

    If you need any further help with your migration, please jump in via a live chat at any time. You can speak to me or one of my colleagues any time you wish 🙏

    Until next time, take care.

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