WordPress Directory
Best Migrate WordPress Plugins
10 plugins · 2.8M combined installs · 4.5/5 avg rating
Migration plugins handle the technically demanding process of moving a WordPress site from one hosting environment to another — transferring the database, file system, theme, plugins, and configuration while updating internal URLs to reflect the new domain or path. Manual WordPress migrations require SSH access, database exports, and careful search-replace operations across serialised PHP data; migration plugins automate this entire process through a browser-based workflow. Duplicator, All-in-One WP Migration, and WP Migrate are widely used by developers moving sites from local development to staging to production, as well as by site owners switching hosting providers. Reliable migration tooling is essential infrastructure for any development team running a multi-environment WordPress workflow.
Comparison
| # | Plugin | Author | Active Installs | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ManageWP Worker | Vladimir Prelovac | 1.0M | ★ 4.6 | 674 |
| 2 | WPvivid | wpvividplugins | 900K | ★ 4.9 | 1,419 |
| 3 | WP Migrate Lite | WP Engine | 200K | ★ 4.3 | 311 |
| 4 | Migrate Guru | migrateguru | 200K | ★ 4.9 | 1,602 |
| 5 | Backup Migration | Inisev | 100K | ★ 4.9 | 1,297 |
| 6 | Search & Replace | WP Media | 100K | ★ 4.3 | 282 |
| 7 | WP STAGING WordPress Backup Plugin | Rene Hermenau | 100K | ★ 4.8 | 2,445 |
| 8 | WP All Export | Soflyy | 100K | ★ 4.5 | 413 |
| 9 | WP Import Export Lite | vjinfotech | 50K | ★ 4.0 | 113 |
| 10 | Clone | migrate | 50K | ★ 4.1 | 340 |