WordPress Importer vs WP Migrate DB
Compare WordPress plugins and tools side by side. Pick products with “Compare” in the software directory.
| Feature | WordPress Importer v0.9.7 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free · ★ 3.1/5 Visit Details | WP Migrate DB v2.7.12 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.2/5 Visit Details |
|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | 2M+ | 200,000+ |
| Last updated | October 20, 2026 | October 12, 2026 |
| Editions | WordPress Importer | WP Migrate Lite · WP Migrate ($) |
| Pros | Imports posts, pages, custom post types, comments and terms; Maps authors to existing users; Can fetch attachments from the source site | Find and replace that handles serialised data; Push and pull database migrations between sites; WP-CLI commands for scripted migrations |
| Cons | Only reads WXR export files, not other platforms; Does not import themes, plugins or site settings; Attachment fetching depends on the source site staying reachable | Some features are gated to the paid WP Migrate edition; Remote migrations need the plugin on both sites; Database changes are applied directly, so a backup first is advisable |
| Mentioned in our posts | — | 1 |
| More features | ||
| Other features | WXR export file import, Author mapping to existing users, Fetch attachments from the source site | Push and pull database between sites, Find and replace inside serialised data, Export database backup file, Saved migration profiles, WP-CLI migration commands, Features gated by the Pro constant ($) |
| Requires WordPress | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 5.6 |
| Tested up to | 6.8 | 7.1 |
| Phones home | No | No |