Migrating a WordPress website doesn't have to be stressful. With the right plugins, you can transfer your entire site - posts, themes, plugins, databases, and settings with just a few clicks!

Manually moving a WordPress site via FTP and phpMyAdmin works, but it's time-consuming and risky (one mistake = broken site). Plugins automate the process, ensuring:

• No missing files or broken links;
• No database errors;
• Faster, beginner-friendly transfers.

All-in-One WP Migration (Best for Beginners)

• Install the plugin on both the old and new sites.
• On the old site, go to All-in-One WP Migration → Export → Export to File.
• Wait for the .wpress file to generate, then download it.
• On the new site, go to Import → Upload the .wpress file.
• Done! The plugin handles everything automatically.

Pros:

Super easy (drag-and-drop);

No technical skills needed;

Works on most hosts.

Cons:

Free version limits exports to 512MB (upgrade needed for large sites).

Duplicator (Best for Developers & Large Sites)

• Install Duplicator on the old site.
• Go to Duplicator → Packages → Create New.
• Click Next and let it scan your site.
• Build the package (creates a ".zip" + "installer.php").
• Upload both files to the new server via FTP.
• Visit "yoursite.com/installer.php" and follow the setup wizard.

Pros:

No file size limits (great for big sites);

Includes database replacement;

Can schedule backups.

Cons:

Slightly more technical than All-in-One

UpdraftPlus (Best for Backups + Migration)

• On the old site, install UpdraftPlus.
• Go to Settings → UpdraftPlus Backups → Backup Now.
• Download all backup files (database, plugins, themes, uploads).
• On the new site, install UpdraftPlus and upload the backup files.
• Click Restore.

Pros:

Cloud backup (Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.);

Can migrate only certain parts (e.g., just the database).

Cons:

Restoring requires manual file uploads.

WPvivid Backup & Migration (Best for Staging Sites)

• Install on both source and destination sites.
• On the old site, go to WPvivid → Backup → Custom Backup → Select All.
• Download the backup or send to cloud storage.
• On the new site, upload the backup and click Restore.

Pros:

One-click staging site creation

Can merge databases (great for eCommerce)

Cons:

Less known (but growing fast)

Migrate Guru (Best for Huge Sites, No Server Limits)

• Install Migrate Guru on the old site.
• Enter your new site's hosting details.
• Click Migrate and wait (handles everything server-side).

Pros:

No file size limits (works for 200GB+ sites)

No server load (migration runs on their servers)

Cons:

Requires new host's FTP/SFTP details

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