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Clone

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Site Administration & Utilities / Site Migration & Cloning

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Clone Review - In-Depth Analysis

100% FREE clone and migration tool for WordPress sites.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.31/10

User Rating

4.1/5 (based on 339+ reviews)

Active Installations

40,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

6 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

WP Clone is a powerful solution for backing up, migrating, or cloning your WordPress site to another domain or hosting server. It simplifies the process by not requiring FTP access, making it easy to transfer your site.

This plugin creates backups of user content and databases without including system files, which enhances security and reduces upload times. It fetches backups via a direct HTTP connection from your host, streamlining the migration process.

While WP Clone works effectively in most cases, it is recommended to use it alongside other backup solutions for added security. Always test your backups to ensure they can be restored successfully.

Comparing to Alternatives

Clone is a WordPress cloning plugin with several alternatives offering backup and migration features. These alternatives provide a range of options for users seeking similar functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and effective for small site cloning
High user satisfaction with 73.7% five-star ratings
Free to use without a paid version
Resurrected and improved functionality after previous issues
Works well with patience on larger sites

Weaknesses

Known security vulnerabilities with a moderate risk score
Annoying persistent banner ads in the admin panel
Reported issues with backup restoration and reliability
Limited functionality for very large sites

User Sentiment Analysis

With over 73% five-star ratings, users generally praise Clone for its effectiveness and ease of use, though about 21.5% of ratings are one or two stars, indicating some dissatisfaction.

Positive highlights

"Anything beyond excellent?" – nanaoss
"Fast. Love it. Thank you" – Eliyahna
"It's my favorite one to clone sites... great for the small ones." – everythingred
"Works amazing! Just need to be a bit patient." – khairyfarhan

Common complaints

Persistent and annoying banner ads in the admin panel
Backup restoration failures leading to data loss and errors

Weaknesses

Security vulnerabilities with high to medium severity
Unreliable backup restoration reported by some users
Banner ads negatively impacting user experience

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users needing a free and straightforward cloning solution for small to medium WordPress sites who can tolerate occasional ads and are cautious about security updates.

Not ideal for

Users managing large sites requiring robust backup and migration features, or those prioritizing strong security and reliable restoration without intrusive ads.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers full cloning functionality without requiring payment, making it accessible for most users.

Final Verdict

Clone is a capable and popular WordPress cloning plugin favored for its simplicity and free access. It performs well for small sites and has a strong base of satisfied users who appreciate its straightforward approach.

However, users should be aware of its security vulnerabilities and occasional reliability issues, as well as the intrusive banner ads. Those needing advanced features or enhanced security might consider alternative plugins.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Clone plugin.

Backup

Clone

Migrate

Restore

WordPress migration

FAQ

Once you have the Clone plugin installed on your site, navigate to the Clone plugin menu within the admin dashboard, then click on the “Create Backup” button, and select the option with the Clone plugin, if you don’t want to proceed with a modernized Backup Migration plugin.

Clone plugin will by default create a backup that contains everything from your site, except the Clone plugin’s own backups.

You can download backup or migrate your backup (to clone the site) immediately after the backup has been created.