WP Migrate DB

Plugin · Free + paid

200,000+ active installs · Rated 4.2/5 · Updated October 12, 2026

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A plugin, now called WP Migrate, for moving a WordPress database or whole site to another location. It can find and replace URLs and paths safely, including in serialised data, export the database as SQL, and export a full site as a zip file. It suits developers moving sites between local, staging and live copies. A free Lite version is available, and a paid Pro version adds push and pull migrations between sites.

Pros

  • Find and replace that handles serialised data
  • Push and pull database migrations between sites
  • WP-CLI commands for scripted migrations

Cons

  • 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

Topics: Backup plugins , Migration plugins

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