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Migrate to WordPress.com

By Automattic

Site Administration & Utilities / Site Migration & Cloning

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Migrate to WordPress.com Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily migrate your site to WordPress.com with this user-friendly plugin. Enjoy unlimited migrations and zero downtime during the transfer.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.8/10

User Rating

4.6/5 (based on 8+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Move your WordPress site to WordPress.com without stress, with the Migrate to WordPress.com plugin. Our free, user-friendly plugin provides a fast, reliable transfer with zero downtime.

Install it by downloading and enabling the Migrate to WordPress.com plugin on the site you want to move. Secure your migration with a unique migration key from your WordPress.com account. Start the process with a single click, and just relax while your site seamlessly transfers to WordPress.com.

Migrating your site to WordPress.com gives you access to unparalleled managed WordPress hosting, with the added bonus of unmetered bandwidth, traffic, and visitors. Whether you’re scaling your business, expanding your online presence, or simply seeking a more reliable hosting solution, WordPress.com has everything you need to succeed—backed by 24/7 expert support and security.

With unlimited free migrations, you can migrate an unlimited number of sites at no extra cost. Upgrade each site to the WordPress.com Business plan to enjoy 50% off your first year. Experience unmatched speed and reliability with high-frequency CPUs, a global CDN, and top-tier WP Bench scores. Keep your site live during migration, ensuring uninterrupted service for your visitors. Retain full control with access to developer-friendly tools like WP-CLI, SSH, GitHub deployments, and staging environments. Benefit from round-the-clock security monitoring, DDoS protection, real-time backups, and hassle-free SSL provisioning. Stay up-to-date with the latest WordPress versions automatically to keep your site secure and performant.

Comparing to Alternatives

Migrate to WordPress.com offers a streamlined migration experience specifically tailored for moving sites to WordPress.com, with several other plugins available for broader or different migration needs.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Seamless integration with WordPress.com hosting environment
Excellent support team with timely responses
Highly rated for ease of use and smooth migration process
No recorded security vulnerabilities
Free to use without a paid upgrade required

Weaknesses

May require manual FTP installation in some cases
Complex migrations with large sites or stores can be time-consuming
Limited to migrations specifically targeting WordPress.com
Not suitable for users needing advanced migration customization options

User Sentiment Analysis

With a high overall rating of 4.6 out of 5 and no low-star reviews, users generally express strong satisfaction with the plugin's performance and support.

Positive highlights

'Awesome' and smooth migration experience without disrupting publishing (kazimahmood)
'Amazingly easy to use' interface (Gustavo Hilario)
Excellent support enabling quick site setup (ctripodi)
Made migration easy after manual installation, resolving hosting issues (pixelpete)
Considerable time-saver for multiple migrations with happy clients (seeworthy)

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Migration process can be complex and lengthy for large or complicated sites
Some manual steps like FTP installation may be required
Downtime can occur during migration for complex setups
Limited to WordPress.com migrations, not suitable for other hosts

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking to migrate their WordPress sites specifically to WordPress.com hosting will find this plugin highly effective and supported, especially those with small to medium-sized sites.

Not ideal for

Users with very large, complex sites or stores, or those migrating to hosts other than WordPress.com, may find this plugin less suitable due to potential complexity and downtime.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes all core migration features needed to move a site to WordPress.com, supported by excellent customer service.

Final Verdict

Migrate to WordPress.com is a reliable and user-friendly plugin for migrating WordPress sites to WordPress.com hosting, backed by strong user ratings and excellent support. Its free availability and lack of security issues make it a safe choice for most users targeting this platform.

However, users with complex or large sites should prepare for a potentially lengthy migration process and some manual steps. Alternatives exist for broader migration needs, but this plugin excels in its specific niche.