Migratico Lite

by financeweb

Description

WordPress Migration & Backup Plugin

Migratico Lite provides a simple way to move WordPress sites, create reliable backups, or clone a site for development. With Migratico, you can easily migrate, transfer, or clone your WordPress site between domains or hosts with no downtime. Create full backups of your website, or package your entire site to download and install elsewhere with only a few steps.

At Migratico, reliability, security, and ease of use are our top priorities. Our intuitive migration wizard and real-time progress tracking make Migratico one of the most beginner-friendly backup and migration plugins on the market. You don’t have to hire a developer. Create a backup and migrate sites in just a few minutes.

Easy Site Migration, Backup, and Cloning

Migratico streamlines site migrations by packaging your website files and database into downloadable archives. Download and re-install your backup on any new WordPress location or server without dealing with complicated setups. The installer works on an empty server – no need to install WordPress first.

Fast WordPress Migrations

Migratico makes WordPress website migrations fast and stress-free. Quickly move to a new host, domain, or server. No downtime, no data loss, and no coding required.

Reliable WordPress Backups

Create complete backups of your WordPress site including database and files. Perfect for:
– Pre-update backups
– Development site copies
– Disaster recovery
– Moving to new hosting

WooCommerce Migration Support

Migratico offers reliable WooCommerce migration and backup. Easily migrate your entire online store including:
– Products and categories
– Orders and customers
– Payment settings
– Custom product data

Large Database Support

Migratico handles databases of any size with automatic timeout recovery:
– Chunk-based import prevents memory issues
– Automatic resume after PHP timeouts
– No file size limits
– Tested with databases over 1GB

Real-time Progress Tracking

Watch your migration in real-time with streaming progress updates:
– Live progress bar during installation
– Detailed status messages
– Automatic recovery from timeouts
– Up to 50 automatic resume attempts

Smart Migration Wizard

Migratico’s smart migration wizard makes transferring your website effortless:
– 4-step installation process
– Environment compatibility check
– Database connection testing
– Automatic URL rewriting
– wp-config.php updates

Clone WordPress Website

Migratico clones your entire WordPress website quickly and easily. Perfect for:
– Staging sites
– Development environments
– Testing updates
– Client demos

Key Features

Complete Site Export – Database and files in one package
Automatic ZIP Splitting – Large sites split into manageable archives
Real-time Progress – Live updates during installation
Auto-Resume – Continues after server timeouts
Smart URL Rewriting – Updates all URLs automatically
Database Connection Test – Verify settings before installation
Multi-language – Available in Czech, German, and English
No External Dependencies – Everything runs on your server
Security Focused – No data sent to external servers

Who Should Use Migratico?

Migratico is perfect for:
– Website Owners moving to new hosting
– Developers creating staging sites
– Agencies migrating client sites
– E-commerce Sites with large databases
– Anyone needing reliable WordPress backups

Usage

Creating a Migration Package

Go to Migratico Lite > Create Package
Enter a package name
Set maximum ZIP file size (recommended: 100MB for most hostings)
Optionally exclude directories (cache, logs, etc.)
Click Create Package and wait for completion

Downloading the Package

Go to Migratico Lite main page
Click download buttons for your created package:
- migratico.php – Installation wizard
- database.sql.zip – Database export
- files_001.zip, files_002.zip, etc. – Site files

Installing on New Server

Upload all package files to your new server
Open migratico.php in your browser
Follow the 4-step wizard:
- Step 1: Environment check
- Step 2: Database settings (with connection test)
- Step 3: Site settings
- Step 4: Installation with real-time progress
After successful installation, delete all package files for security

Credits

Developed by Miroslav Novotny
Website: https://migratico.com
Support: https://migratico.com/support

License

This plugin is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.

This plugin is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details.

Installation

Upload the migratico folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Navigate to “Migratico Lite” in the admin menu

Faq

Who Should Use Migratico?

Migratico is perfect for website owners, developers, and agencies who need to:
– Migrate WordPress sites to new hosting
– Create development or staging copies
– Backup sites before updates
– Clone sites for testing
– Move WooCommerce stores

What’s required to use Migratico?

Minimum requirements:
– WordPress 5.3 or higher
– PHP 7.4 or higher
– ZipArchive PHP extension
– Sufficient disk space for backups

Most modern hosting providers meet these requirements.

Do I need coding skills to use Migratico?

No! Migratico is designed for users of all skill levels. The 4-step wizard guides you through the entire process with clear instructions and real-time progress updates.

Will Migratico slow down my website?

No. Migratico only runs when you’re creating a backup or during installation. It has no impact on your site’s front-end performance.

Can I migrate WooCommerce sites?

Yes! Migratico fully supports WooCommerce migrations including:
– Products and categories
– Orders and customers
– Payment gateway settings
– Custom product data
– Large product catalogs

How long does migration take?

Migration time depends on your site size:
– Small sites (< 100MB): 1-5 minutes
– Medium sites (100MB-1GB): 5-20 minutes
– Large sites (1GB+): 20+ minutes

Progress is shown in real-time during the process.

What if the installation gets stuck?

Migratico has automatic timeout recovery:
– PHP timeouts are handled automatically
– Progress is saved every few seconds
– Installation resumes from where it stopped
– Up to 50 automatic resume attempts

Can I migrate large databases?

Yes! Migratico supports databases of any size:
– Chunk-based import prevents memory issues
– Automatic resume after timeouts
– No file size limits
– Tested with databases over 1GB

Does it update all URLs?

Yes, comprehensive URL rewriting includes:
– WordPress core URLs (siteurl, home)
– Post content URLs
– Custom field URLs
– wp-config.php constants
– Serialized data in options and postmeta

Is it safe to use?

Yes! Security features include:
– No data sent to external servers
– Protected export files with .htaccess
– Secure installation process
– Files should be deleted after migration

What hosting providers are supported?

Migratico works on all modern hosting:
– Shared hosting (Hostinger, Bluehost, SiteGround)
– VPS and dedicated servers
– Cloud hosting (AWS, DigitalOcean)
– Local development (XAMPP, Local, MAMP)

Can I exclude files from export?

Yes, you can exclude:
– Cache directories
– Log files
– Temporary files
– Specific plugins or themes
– Upload directories

How do I restore from backup?

Restoration uses the same installer:
1. Upload migratico.php and ZIP files
2. Run the installer wizard
3. Your site is restored to backup state

Where can I get support?

Support is available at:
– Support Forum
– Documentation
– Contact Form

Is there a knowledge base?

Yes! Visit migratico.com/docs for:
– Installation guides
– Troubleshooting tips
– Video tutorials
– Best practices

Reviews

Changelog

2.4.0 – 2026-02-28

Changed: WordPress.org Compliance – Installer template system (same approach as Duplicator)
Changed: Renamed installer/migratico-installer.php to installer/installer.tpl
Changed: Template-based installer generation during export
Removed: define(‘ABSPATH’) from template
Fixed: MIGRATICO_INSTALLER_DIR now uses dirname(FILE) instead of ABSPATH
Fixed: HTML output instead of echo for script/style tags
Added: htmlspecialchars() for inline CSS and JavaScript content
Improved: WordPress.org coding standards compliance

1.5.3

Fixed: Progress bar now works reliably during installation with proxy buffer handling
Added: Fallback polling system for environments where streaming doesn’t work
Improved: MINFO marker padding to force through proxy buffers

1.5.2

Fixed: Critical bug preventing installation restart loop after successful completion
Added: Proper cleanup of state files and session data after installation
Improved: Session management to prevent stuck installations

1.5.1

Fixed: Gateway timeout handling for large database imports
Added: JavaScript watchdog timer for stalled connections
Improved: PHP timeout management (reduced from 120s to 90s)

1.5.0

Changed: Complete rewrite of installation progress system with streaming
Added: Real-time progress updates using XMLHttpRequest.onprogress
Added: Automatic resume after PHP timeouts (up to 50 attempts)
Added: Better URL rewriting including wp-config.php constants
Improved: Large database support with chunk-based import

1.4.5

Fixed: Auto-resume for large database imports stuck after timeout
Added: JavaScript logic to automatically trigger continue when needed
Improved: Database import reliability for very large datasets

1.4.4

Fixed: File extraction progress now shows actual progress
Added: Progress calculation based on total ZIP entries
Improved: Progress bar accuracy for multi-file extractions

1.4.3

Fixed: Admin (/wp-admin) redirect to old domain after migration
Added: Comprehensive URL verification after database updates
Improved: wp-config.php constant rewriting (WP_HOME, WP_SITEURL)

1.4.2

Fixed: Progress bar rewritten to work reliably across all hostings
Added: Static JSON polling fallback for proxy compatibility
Removed: Complex polling logic replaced with sequential requests

1.4.0

Changed: Complete rewrite of progress polling architecture
Added: Separate AJAX endpoint for import continuation
Fixed: 504 Gateway Timeout errors during large database imports
Improved: Real-time progress updates without blocking

1.3.9

Fixed: Critical 504 Gateway Timeout during large database imports
Added: Background processing for long-running imports
Improved: Non-blocking AJAX responses

1.3.8

Fixed: Progress bar not updating during fast installations
Added: Immediate polling start when installation begins
Improved: Visual feedback with 1% progress on start

1.3.7

Added: Visual Debug Panel for troubleshooting progress bar issues
Improved: Real-time monitoring of polling status
Added: Debug information display during installation

1.3.6

Fixed: “MySQL server has gone away” error during URL replacement
Added: Automatic database connection re-establishment
Improved: Error handling for long-running operations

1.3.5

Fixed: ZIP file verification failing with “0 root files” error
Added: Directory filtering in ZIP content verification
Improved: Debug logging for ZIP structure analysis

1.3.4

Changed: Progress bar updates every 5% instead of every 10,000 statements
Added: Percentage-based progress calculation
Improved: More predictable progress updates

1.3.3

Fixed: Incorrect wp-config.php path detection
Added: Proper WordPress root directory detection
Improved: Configuration file path resolution

1.3.2

Fixed: Progress bar not showing during database import
Added: Explicit status setting for installation progress
Improved: Progress reporting reliability

1.3.1

Fixed: Session expiration causing lost database credentials
Added: Persistent storage of installation data
Improved: Recovery mechanism for interrupted installations

1.3.0

Added: True line-by-line SQL import with memory efficiency
Improved: Large database handling without memory exhaustion
Added: Progress tracking for database import operations

1.2.7

Fixed: Memory exhaustion for large database files
Added: ZIP extraction to temporary files before import
Improved: Memory usage for large SQL files

1.2.6

Fixed: Progress bar stuck at 0% during file extraction
Added: Progress calculation based on file count
Improved: User feedback during long operations

1.2.5

Fixed: File extraction progress reporting
Added: Real-time progress updates during ZIP extraction
Improved: Progress bar accuracy

1.2.4

Fixed: Progress bar not updating after PHP process restart
Added: Session-based progress persistence
Improved: Installation state management

1.2.3

Added: Database connection test before installation
Added: HTTPS as default protocol for new sites
Improved: Installation wizard user experience

1.2.2

Added: Multi-language support (Czech, German, English)
Improved: Translation system implementation
Added: Language files for better internationalization

1.2.1

Fixed: Progress bar display issues
Added: Better CSS styling for installation wizard
Improved: User interface consistency

1.2.0

Added: Progress bar for installation wizard
Added: Real-time progress updates
Improved: User feedback during installation

1.1.9

Initial release with core migration functionality
Basic export/import features
Simple admin interface