# Duplicator > [!NOTE] Overview > Duplicator is a powerful WordPress migration and backup plugin that specializes in moving, copying, and cloning WordPress sites between domains and hosts. ## Key Features 1. Migration Tools - Site cloning - Domain migration - Hosting transfer - Staging creation 2. Backup Features - Full site backup - Database backup - Custom packages - Archive browser 3. Installation Options - One-click install - Custom install - Database setup - URL configuration ## Usage Status - **Recommendation Level**: Must Use - **Pricing**: Free (Basic), $69/year (Pro) - **Installation Type**: Migration Plugin ## Configuration Guide ### 1. Package Creation 1. Basic Settings - Archive type - Database options - File filters - Package name 2. Advanced Options - Custom filters - Database tables - Archive engine - Processing ### 2. Installation Process 1. Deployment - File extraction - Database import - URL updates - Permissions 2. Configuration - Database setup - Path settings - URL handling - Cleanup ## Best Practices 1. Pre-Migration - Clean database - Remove unused files - Update plugins/themes - Test functionality 2. Post-Migration - Verify files - Check database - Test features - Update DNS ## Integration Notes - Works with: - [[WP Rocket]] for cache - [[Wordfence Security]] for security - Most hosting panels - Common configurations ## Common Issues & Solutions 1. Package Creation - Server timeout - Memory limits - File permissions - Database size 2. Installation - Path issues - Database errors - URL problems - Permission settings ## Personal Experience Excellent tool for site migration and cloning. Pro version offers valuable features like scheduled backups and multisite support. Very reliable for both simple and complex migrations. ## Alternatives 1. [[UpdraftPlus]] 2. All-in-One WP Migration 3. BackupBuddy 4. WP Migrate DB Pro ## Best Use Cases 1. Site Migration - Host changes - Domain updates - Server moves - Site copies 2. Backup Creation - Full site backup - Pre-update backup - Development copies - Emergency recovery ## Performance Considerations 1. Server Resources - Memory usage - Execution time - Disk space - CPU load 2. Package Options - Archive type - Compression - File filtering - Database options ## Migration Process 1. Source Site - Create package - Download installer - Verify files - Backup original 2. Destination Site - Upload files - Run installer - Configure settings - Test site ## Resources - [WordPress Repository](https://wordpress.org/plugins/duplicator/) - [Documentation](https://snapcreek.com/duplicator/docs/) - [Knowledge Base](https://snapcreek.com/duplicator/docs/quick-start/) - [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/duplicator/)