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Best WordPress Hosting with Free Migration

Moving an existing WordPress site should be free and painless, not a paid extra or a source of downtime. We ranked the leading hosts on migration cost, ease and how smoothly they move a live site. See our full best WordPress hosting guide or compare managed WordPress hosting.

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Our top free-migration pick is A2 Hosting — a free, hands-off move with little to no downtime and an anytime money-back guarantee. Below are our top five, ranked, with a side-by-side table, what to look for, and answers to common questions. See our full best WordPress hosting guide or take the 60-second quiz.

What to look for in free WordPress migration

The five things that make a move painless.

The best wordpress hosting with free migration, ranked

Chosen on migration cost, ease, downtime and overall value.

1Best free migrationOur score 9.4

A2 Hosting is our top host for a free move. Its team migrates an existing WordPress site for you at no cost with little to no downtime, and an anytime money-back guarantee means no risk.

  • Free hands-off site migration
  • Little to no downtime on moves
  • Anytime money-back guarantee
  • LiteSpeed Turbo speed after moving
  • Turbo speed on higher tiers
  • Plan names can confuse
$3.92/mo 51% off (reg $7.68)
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2Best managed migrationOur score 9.2

SiteGround gives you a free Migrator plugin for a DIY move and a free professional transfer on higher plans, then keeps the site fast with Google Cloud servers and managed updates.

  • Free Migrator plugin for easy moves
  • Free professional transfer on higher plans
  • Fast servers with SG caching
  • Award-winning support
  • One free pro transfer, then paid
  • Pricier than budget rivals
$3.95/mo 67% off (reg $11.95)
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3Best free migration for beginnersOur score 8.7

Bluehost includes a free automated WordPress migration and a free domain for year one, making it an easy, cheap way to move a site if you are newer to WordPress.

  • Free automated WordPress migration
  • Free domain for the first year
  • Officially recommended by WordPress
  • 24/7 phone and chat support
  • Renewal prices rise
  • Upsells during checkout
$2.95/mo 64% off (reg $7.99)
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4Best free automated migrationOur score 8.6

DreamHost offers a free automated migration plugin that moves your WordPress site in a few clicks, backed by unlimited traffic and the longest money-back guarantee at 97 days.

  • Free automated migration plugin
  • Unlimited traffic on all plans
  • 97-day money-back guarantee
  • Free domain, SSL and privacy
  • Slower response time than rivals
  • No 24/7 phone support
$2.59/mo 47% off (reg $5.50)
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5Cheapest with free migrationOur score 8.3

Hostinger moves most WordPress sites for free and is by far the cheapest option, with fast NVMe servers after the move. Check that your plan covers a hands-off transfer before you buy.

  • Free migration on most plans
  • Fastest response time we tested
  • Market-leading low price
  • Free SSL and daily backups
  • Entry plan migration can be limited
  • Best price needs a longer term
$0.80/mo 90% off (reg $7.99)
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Free-migration WordPress hosts compared

Our top five at a glance.

HostOur scoreFromUptimeAvg. speedFree migrationMoney-back
A2 Hosting9.4$3.92/mo99.99%622 msYesAnytime
SiteGround9.2$3.95/mo99.99%514 msYes30-day
Bluehost8.7$2.95/mo99.95%578 msYes30-day
DreamHost8.6$2.59/mo99.95%854 msYes97-day
Hostinger8.3$0.80/mo99.98%379 msNo30-day

Free WordPress migration FAQ

Which WordPress host has the best free migration?
A2 Hosting is our top pick. Its team moves your existing WordPress site for free with little to no downtime, and the anytime money-back guarantee means you can try it risk-free.
Is WordPress migration really free?
With the right host, yes. A2 Hosting, DreamHost and Bluehost include free migration, and SiteGround offers a free plugin plus a free pro transfer on higher plans. Always confirm what your plan covers.
Will migrating cause downtime?
A good migration keeps your site live throughout. Hosts like A2 Hosting move the site in the background and only switch over once it is ready, so visitors see no interruption.
Can I migrate WordPress myself for free?
Yes. SiteGround's Migrator and DreamHost's automated plugin move your site in a few clicks. Free plugins like these are ideal if you would rather not wait for a support team.
How long does a WordPress migration take?
Most moves finish within a few hours, depending on site size. Hands-off transfers by the host may take up to a day, while DIY plugin moves are often quicker for smaller sites.
Do I lose SEO when I migrate?
Not if it is done properly. Keep the same domain, preserve URLs and update DNS carefully, and your rankings hold. Our picks handle these steps so search visibility is protected.