WPMU Dev Shipper Pro 1.2.12

Shipper Pro is a high-performance WordPress migration plugin developed by WPMU DEV. It is specifically designed to handle complex site moves, including large databases and multisite-to-single-site conversions, with minimal technical friction.

As of 2026, it is considered one of the most reliable "one-click" migration tools because it uses a proprietary API-based transfer method that bypasses common server timeout issues.

🚀 Key Migration Methods

Shipper Pro offers two distinct ways to move your site, depending on your hosting environment:

API Migration (One-Click): The fastest method. You connect two sites via the WPMU DEV Hub, and the plugin "pushed" the data directly from the source to the destination. It handles the database, files, and automatic search-and-replace of URLs.

Package Migration: Ideal for restricted hosting or local environments. It creates a secure, encrypted .zip package of your site and a standalone installer script (similar to Duplicator Pro) that you can manually upload to a new server.

🛠️ Advanced Features

Multisite Power-User Tools:

Subsite to Single Site: Easily "break out" a subsite from a network into its own standalone WordPress install.

Network to Network: Migrate entire multisite networks.

Pre-Flight Checklist: Before starting, the plugin scans for potential conflicts, such as PHP version mismatches, large files that might cause errors, or low disk space.

Selective Sync: Choose exactly what to move. You can exclude specific folders (like wp-content/uploads/backup-db), inactive plugins, or specific database tables.

Safe Mode: Uses a secure connection and SOC 2 Type II certified infrastructure to ensure no data is intercepted during the transfer.

⚙️ Technical Specs (2026 Status)

WP Compatibility: Fully optimized for WordPress 6.7+.

PHP Support: Compatible with PHP 8.2 and 8.3.

Search & Replace: Automatically updates all serialized data and hardcoded links to match the new domain.

Automatic Plugin Re-activation: Once the site lands, it ensures all plugins are active and functional in the new environment.

💰 Pricing & Access

Shipper Pro is not sold as a standalone plugin; it is part of the WPMU DEV Membership.

Plan

Best For

Price

Basic

1 Site License

$30 / year

Standard

3 Site Licenses

$60 / year

Plus

10 Site Licenses

$100 / year

Premium

Unlimited Sites

$1,000 / year

Note: If you use WPMU DEV Hosting, Shipper Pro is included for free on those hosted sites.

⚖️ Shipper Pro vs. Competitors

Feature

Shipper Pro

All-in-One Migration

Duplicator Pro

Multisite Support

Native/Built-in

Paid Extension Required

Included in Pro

Connection Method

Direct API

File Export/Import

Package/Installer

Search & Replace

Automatic/Deep

Reliable

Manual/Advanced

Ease of Use

Very High

High

Medium

Would you like me to walk you through the steps for a Multisite-to-Single-Site migration, or do you need help troubleshooting a "Pre-Flight" error in Shipper?