How To Migrate CMS Plugins And Extensions
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TL;DR
CMS plugins and extensions don't migrate directly — you need to identify what each plugin does, determine if the new CMS has equivalent built-in functionality or plugins, and rebuild custom functionality where needed. Audit all active plugins, categorize them (SEO, forms, analytics, custom functionality), find equivalents in your new CMS ecosystem, and plan custom development for any gaps. Many legacy CMS plugins address limitations that modern headless CMS platforms solve natively.
Key Takeaways
- Audit all active plugins and document what each one does
- Categorize by function: SEO, forms, security, performance, custom logic
- Find equivalent plugins or built-in features in the new CMS
- Plan custom development for functionality gaps that have no equivalent