Joomla to WP Migrated Users Authentication Plugin
A plugin to authenticate users migrated from Joomla/Mambo to Wordpress.
The facts
- Rating
- 3.1★ from 7
- Active installs
- 100+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 27 Mar 2011
- Added
- Mar 2011
- Tested up to
- WP 3.1.4
- Downloads
- 4,687
Our analysis
AI-assistedThe Joomla to WP Migrated Users Authentication Plugin is designed for migrating user accounts from Joomla to WordPress. It allows users to authenticate with their existing Joomla passwords, which are stored in a specific user meta key. Upon successful authentication, the password is updated to the WordPress format for future logins.
This plugin is suitable for website administrators who need to facilitate a smooth transition for users moving from Joomla to WordPress, ensuring that users can access their accounts without needing to reset their passwords.
Best for: Website administrators migrating from Joomla to WordPress.
What it does well
- ✓Free to use
- ✓Stores Joomla passwords in user meta key
- ✓Updates passwords to WordPress format after first login
- ✓Renames old meta key to avoid repeated updates
Where it falls short
- •Last updated in March 2011
- •Limited active installs
- •Tested only up to WordPress 3.1.4
- •Directory score indicates potential issues
Verdict
This plugin provides a basic solution for migrating user authentication but may have limitations due to its age and low activity.
From the developer
lucky62's own description of Joomla to WP Migrated Users Authentication Plugin, lightly tidied.
Joomla encrypted passwords should be stored in user meta key “joomlapass”.
When user is authenticated first time after migration
password provided by user is encrypted by “joomla way”
and compared with value in “joomlapass” meta key.
If password is correct WP user is udated – password encrypted by “wordpress way”
is stored to “user_pass” field.
Then user can be authenticated by standart wordpress authentication plugin.
Meta key “joomlapass” is renamed to “joomlapassbak” to avoid repeatedly updating WP password.
License
plugin is free for any purpose…
Support
Put question here: http://lovelyland.info/1/joomla2wp-mig-auth-plugin/