All-in-One WP Migration solves one problem with unusual reliability: moving a complete WordPress site between servers. It packs the database, media, themes, and plugins into a single .wpress archive, and the import side handles URL replacement and serialized data re-writing automatically — the part that normally breaks migrations done by hand through traditional backup tools. The processing engine streams data in 512KB chunks, which is why it keeps working on budget shared hosting where other migration plugins die on memory limits and execution timeouts.
The Pro extensions add what agencies actually need: unlimited import size, cloud storage 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 on 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 — valuable for staging workflows. All-in-One WP Migration is the simpler operation: export, drag, import, done. For straight host-to-host moves, it’s the lower-friction choice.
Recommended Stack — migration moves the site; it doesn’t protect it. Pair it with a security layer such as Sucuri Security so the site you just deployed 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’s the 512KB chunked engine’s whole purpose. Memory use stays low and timeouts don’t 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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