Moving a complete WordPress site between servers is the kind of job that looks trivial until you actually do it. Databases serialize URLs into a dozen tables, uploads tree out over gigabytes, and one wrong path breaks the whole install. All-in-One WP Migration attacks that problem with a single .wpress archive that packs the database, media, themes, and plugins together – and handles URL replacement and serialized data rewriting on the way in. The processing engine streams everything in 512KB chunks, which is the real story: it keeps working on budget shared hosting where most importers die on memory limits and execution timeouts.
The Pro extensions add what agencies actually need: unlimited import size, cloud destinations (Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Amazon S3), scheduled backups, multisite support with subsite extraction, and WP-CLI integration for scripted deployments. The free core already handles the basic export/import flow, so you can verify the workflow before committing to the extensions.
Competitive Features
- 512KB chunked processing – reliable on shared hosting where monolithic importers time out
- Serialized data handling – URL and path replacement inside serialized PHP structures, done correctly
- Unlimited import size (Pro) – no artificial caps on archive size
- Cloud destinations (Pro) – Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Amazon S3
- Multisite support (Pro) – full network migration or single-subsite extraction with prefix conversion
- WP-CLI integration (Pro) – scriptable migrations for deployment pipelines
- Cross-database moves – MySQL, MariaDB, and SQLite sources handled transparently
Key Features
- One-click export – the entire site to a single
.wpressfile from the admin - Drag-and-drop import – file picker or direct drag onto the import page
- Automatic URL replacement – site URLs and paths updated during import, including serialized data, with regex find-and-replace support
- File browser – open and extract
.wpressarchives without the plugin installed - Database table filtering (Pro) – exclude specific tables to slim the archive
- Scheduled backups (Pro) – recurring automated exports
- Progress feedback – chunk-level progress display during long imports
Comparison with Competitors
All-in-One WP Migration Pro vs UpdraftPlus Premium
| Aspect | All-in-One WP Migration Pro | UpdraftPlus Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Migration | Scheduled backups |
| Archive format | .wpress (proprietary) |
.zip (standard) |
| Import size limit | Unlimited (Pro) | Plan-dependent |
| Cloud destinations | 10+ | 15+ |
| Incremental backups | No | Yes |
| WP-CLI support | Yes | Yes |
| Chunked processing | 512KB, shared-host safe | Configurable batches |
Bottom line: UpdraftPlus is the stronger scheduler – incremental backups, more destinations, zip archives any tool can read. All-in-One WP Migration wins the migration path itself: chunked processing and serialized-data handling make it the tool that actually finishes the job on cheap hosting.
All-in-One WP Migration Pro vs Duplicator Pro
| Aspect | All-in-One WP Migration Pro | Duplicator Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Migration simplicity | Migration + package builder |
| Installer script | No – import via plugin | Yes – installer.php |
| Database filtering | Yes (Pro) | Yes |
| Scheduled backups | Yes (Pro) | Yes |
| Multisite | Yes (Pro) | Yes |
| Learning curve | Minimal | Moderate |
Bottom line: Duplicator Pro’s installer script enables zero-plugin deployment on the destination – useful for staging workflows. All-in-One WP Migration is the simpler operation: export, drag, import, done. For straight host-to-host moves it is the lower-friction choice.
Recommended stack – a migration moves the site; it does not protect it. Pair it with a security layer such as Sucuri Security so the freshly deployed site is hardened from day one, and keep the .wpress archive as your pre-change rollback point.
Official Changelog
Version 7.110
Release Date: August 20, 2026
- Fixed find and replace on values ending in a backslash.
- Fixed wrong warning message when leaving the page during export.
Version 7.109
Release Date: August 6, 2026
- Fixed file option in the Import From menu not opening the file picker, which prevented importing backups from local files.
Version 7.108
Release Date: July 23, 2026
- Fixed site import on multisite now requires network-level capabilities.
- Fixed CiviCRM attachments, contact images, and extensions no longer dropped on import.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I migrate a multisite network?
Yes, with the Multisite extension. The whole network exports as one .wpress archive, and single subsites can be extracted as standalone sites – the plugin converts table prefixes and reorganizes media paths automatically during that process.
Does it work on cheap shared hosting?
Yes – that is the 512KB chunked engine’s whole purpose. Memory use stays low and timeouts do not occur, which is where monolithic importers on the same hosting typically fail.
Can I move between different hosting providers?
Any host to any host: shared to VPS, cPanel to Plesk, different PHP and database configurations. All URL and database conversions happen during import; nothing needs manual editing in phpMyAdmin.
Is the free version enough for a full migration?
For small-to-medium sites, often yes – the free core handles complete export/import but respects your hosting’s upload size limits. The Pro extensions remove size caps and add cloud storage, scheduling, multisite, and WP-CLI.
What’s inside the .wpress archive?
Everything: the database dump with URLs rewritten at import, the full wp-content tree (themes, plugins, uploads), and serialized data handled correctly. The format is documented, and archives can be inspected with the built-in file browser without the plugin installed.
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