Migration tools are available for the following platforms. All migration tools minimally support users, categories, discussions, and comments. For a current per-platform, per-feature support list, see the Vanilla Porter.
PHP forums
- Vanilla 1
- phpBB 2-3
- vBulletin 3-5
- bbPress 1
- SimplePress 1
- Simple Machines 1-2
- PunBB 1
- IP.Board 3
- XenForo
- Joomla Kunena
- Drupal Advanced Forum
- MyBB
- esoTalk
- Expression Engine
ASP / .NET forums
Requires conversion to MySQL first. Try the dbdump tool.
- Yet Another Forum
- Toast
- UserVoice
- ASP Playground
- Webwiz
MBOX-Formatted mailing lists
Mailbox imports are very complicated, but allow importing of email libraries (like a listserv). See its comments at the top of its package file.
Building New Porters
We don’t support your forum? Here are some tips for getting started rolling your own.
- Copy an existing class, like
class.smf.php and rename it. - Start simple. Get a working porter for users, categories, discussions, and comments before expanding its scope.