#272 by installs

Migrate Guru – Site Migration & Cloning

Effortlessly migrate, clone, or transfer your WordPress site to over 5,000 web hosts with Migrate Guru, trusted by Cloudways, Pantheon, and Dreamhost.

View on WordPress.org Plugin website Support forum

Active installs: 200,000+; #272 of 1,000
Downloads, all time: 2.8M; 2,826,704
Downloads, 30 days: 43.4K; 10.5K in the last 7
Rating: 4.9 / 5; 1,645 reviews
Last updated: 2 months ago; Aug 28, 2026
Version: 6.72; 31 releases

Upkeep and compatibility

Last updated	August 28, 2026Updated in the last 3 months
Tested up to	WordPress 7.1.4Covers WordPress 7.1.4, the current release
Needs WordPress	4.0 or newer
Needs PHP	7.0 or newer
First published	August 8, 2017
Support, last two months	7 of 7 threads resolved (100%)

Reviews

4.9 / 5 from 1,645 reviews

Reviews by star rating
5 stars		1,587
4 stars		9
3 stars		5
2 stars		5
1 star		39

Downloads, last 30 days

Low 722 a dayHigh 2.3K a day

What the author says it does

Migrate Guru is a powerful WordPress migration plugin designed to seamlessly transfer your WordPress site to a new host or domain. Whether you need to clone, move, or migrate your WordPress website, Migrate Guru ensures a hassle-free process with its one-click migration feature. This plugin supports all-in-one WP migrations, handling large sites up to 200 GB without overloading your server. Compatible with every major web host and equipped with automatic URL rewriting and serialized data handling, it’s the go-to tool for moving WordPress sites to new domains or hosts. Move, clone, or migrate your WordPress site with Migrate Guru—the smart, swift, and secure WordPress migrator and backup plugin.

CHECKOUT Migrate Guru in Action

TOP FEATURES

One-Click Migration

Effortlessly move WordPress sites 80% faster with a single click, migrating 1 GB in under 30 minutes.

No Site Overload

Migrate Guru uses its own servers, preventing site crashes.

Optimized for Large Sites

Easily migrate WordPress sites up to 200 GB, overcoming live-site server limits.

No Add-Ons Required

Seamlessly handle multi-sites and serialized data without extra plugins.

No Storage Needed

Temporary copies are removed post-migration.

Universal Compatibility

Compatible with all web hosts, making transfers simple.

Automated Search & Replace

Accurate search and replace for serialized data.

The opening of the plugin's own description. The full text, installation notes and changelog are on its WordPress.org page.

Questions the author answers

What do I need to use Migrate Guru?

You’ll need:

* An account on the new web hosting service.

* A domain on the new host, with WordPress installed.

* The destination’s FTP/cPanel details(optional).

Why do you need my email?

Migrate Guru requires an email address to send you updates on the migration process, notify you of any errors that occur during the migration.

How long does Migrate Guru take to move a site?

Migrate Guru can move a 1 GB (files & database) site in <30 Mins*

(*Approximate & depends on a number of factors).

Are there any limitations on the number of migrations?

Yes. We’ve enforced a limit of 5 site migrations/user/month (developers can request to have this limit extended). This cap ensures that our servers aren’t overburdened. Each of the 5 sites can be moved unlimited times.

Does Migrate Guru backup my site?

No.

Do I need to have WordPress installed in the destination?

Yes.

Latest changelog entry

6.72

Tweak: Added validation checks for input params.

Screenshots

First 4 of 6, from WordPress.org.

Click on 'Migrate' leads to a choice of host-based or cPanel/FTP based migrations
Selecting a web host to move your site to
Enter host-specific details.
Selecting cPanel

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Where this page's numbers come from

Read from the WordPress.org plugin API on October 31, 2026, when WordPress 7.1.4 was the current release. WordPress.org rounds active installs into buckets. These are the directory's figures, not my verdict, and I haven't tested this plugin. The author takes donations at their donate page.