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Description
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.
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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.
Real-Time Alerts
Receive real-time and email alerts on migration status.
DISCLAIMER
Currently we don’t support:
Local host migrations
Migration of multi-site network sub-sites to a different domain or migration of a site to multi-site network subdivision.
HOW TO PERFORM A MIGRATION
Install Migrate Guru on the site you want to clone.
Install WordPress on the destination.
Choose the destination web host that you want to clone your website to, enter details.
Click ‘Migrate’.
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WordPress Support forum
For dedicated support and guidance on Migrate Guru, visit the
WordPress.org support page
. Here you can find community discussions, ask questions, and access resources to ensure smooth and efficient WordPress migrations.
Screenshots
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
Selecting FTP
Click ‘Migrate’.
Installation
Automatic installation
Log in to your WordPress dashboard, navigate to the Plugins menu. Click
Add New
Type
Migrate Guru
, click
Install Now
, and activate it.
Manual installation
In the search field type
Migrate Guru
and click
Search Plugins
Click
Upload the .zip file to your web server via an FTP application.
Instructions here
FAQ
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.
Do I need to have Migrate Guru installed in the destination to transfer my site?
Yes.
Why do you need FTP/cPanel details?
Migrate Guru requires FTP/cPanel details primarily as a fallback. The plugin generally doesn’t need these details, relying instead on Migration-key based migration. However, in cases where this primary method encounters issues, the plugin uses FTP/cPanel details as an alternative to ensure a seamless migration.
How do I move a multi-site network?
When installed on a WordPress multi-site network, the plugin automatically becomes ‘network activated’. Once this is done you can go by the same steps as a single site.
Do you have a help guide/documentation?
Yes, we do. You can access it here: https://migrateguru.freshdesk.com/support/home
Reviews
This is a perfect migration tool that is easy to use and free of charge. I really appreciate it. Many thanks to the developer.
Such an easy and efficient way to migrate a website, I always reach for this plugin for this.
after multiple failed attempts with WP Migrate, the Migrate Guru plugin moved my 14 GIG demo site to it’s new home in under an hour. they make it dummy-proof.
A couple of years ago, I used migrate guru to successfully migrate several web sites. It was one of the easiest experiences I’ve ever had.

I need to change hosting providers again, and this time, I’ve wasted hours and gotten nowhere. Migration Guru used to let you migrate the same domain between two hosts.

Now, it forces you to use a migration key scheme that requires you to log into both sites at once. Not a trivial task, since both sites need to have the same domain name. So you need to edit your hosts file and bounce back and forth between the plugin screens.

Then once I was ready to go, it told me the migration key had expired and I needed to do the whole thing again.

Then it let me enter the details by hand, but failed to connect no matter which credentials I entered — SSH, FTP, or cPanel.

In short, I don’t know what they did to this, but a once-superb plugin has gone the way of so much of high-tech and become an incompetent, buggy, broken mess.
Previous version is best

if there is no option to install live wordpress without domain this plugin does not work. A live domain is needed where we want to transfer our site. in old version of this plugin there is no need of live domain where we want to transfer
To the creators of this plugin, THANK YOU!

I’ve been using All in One WP Migration for years. No more of that.

Do you have a Buy me a Coffee link or somewhere to donate?

Thank you!
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Contributors & Developers
“Migrate Guru – Site Migration & Cloning” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
6.28
Tweak: Improved migration workflow for smoother operation
Tweak: Updated UI for a simpler and more user-friendly experience
5.92
Tweak: Improvements in fetching File Stats
Tweak: Code Restructuring
5.88
Tweak: Code Restructuring
Tweak: Added support for PHP 8.4
5.65
Tweak: 24 hrs Validity for Migration Key
5.56
UI Improvements
Better handling for Activate Redirect
5.48
Upgrading to New UI
5.25
Bug fix get_admin_url
5.24
SHA256 Support
Stream Improvements
5.22
Code Improvements
Reduced Memory Footprint
5.16
Upgraded Authentication
5.05
Code Improvements for PHP 8.2 compatibility
Site Health BugFix
4.95
Sync Improvements
Code Cleanup
Bug Fixes
4.86
Migration Key fixes
4.85
Plugin Based Migration Support
Code Improvements
4.78
Better handling for plugin, theme infos
4.72
Sync Improvements
4.69
Improved network call efficiency for site info callbacks
4.68
Removing use of constants for arrays for PHP 5.4 support.
4.66
Post type fetch improvement.
4.65
Robust handling of requests params.
Callback wing versioning.
4.62
MultiTable Sync in single callback functionality added.
Streamlined overall UI
Firewall Logging Improvements
Improved host info
4.58
Better Handling of error message from Server on signup
Added Support for Multi Table Callbacks
4.35
scanlist and filelist functions improved
4.31
Fetching Mysql Version
Robust data fetch APIs
Core plugin changes
Sanitizing incoming params
3.4
Plugin branding fixes
3.2
Updating account authentication struture
3.1
Adding params validation
Adding support for custom user tables
2.1
Restructuring classes
1.88
Callback improvements
1.86
Updating tested upto 5.1
1.84
Disable form on submit
1.82
Updating tested upto 5.0
1.81
Adding support for migrating non-WordPress folders
1.77
Adding function_exists for getmyuid and get_current_user functions
1.76
Removing create_funtion for PHP 7.2 compatibility
1.75
New and improved UI
1.72
Adding Misc Callback
1.71
Adding logout functionality in the plugin
1.69
Adding support for chunked base64 encoding
1.68
Updating upload rows
1.66
Updating TOS and privacy policies
1.64
Bug fixes for lp and fw
1.62
SSL support in plugin for API calls
Adding support for plugin branding
1.53
PHP 5.2 support
1.51
Code Restructuring
1.49
Releasing the Migrate Guru migration plugin into the WordPress repository.
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Version
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Active installations
200,000+
WordPress version
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Tested up to
7.0
PHP version
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