Migrate WordPress databases using WP_HOME and WP_SITEURL constants.
As of April 2026, Pitta Migration is a WordPress mysql plugin with 10 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews. It has been downloaded 1.8K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 2.2+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2015. Last updated 10 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Database Backup for WordPress.
This plugin is aimed at developers that need to migrate their databases from
production to test or local domains.
This is the simplest way I’ve found to migrate databases quickly.
You only have to set the WP_HOME
(WordPress address URL)
and WP_SITEURL
(Blog address URL)
constants once for each environment and then the database is automatically
upgraded when you import a database and login to the admin area.
This stands on the shoulders of the constants and fills the hole for when
plugins don’t follow the rules and use the database directly.
This plugin is designed to be the most lightweight way to migrate your database
and stay out the way of your own processes.
It works with WordPress to use WordPress’ own constants to update the database
using the
WordPress Database Ob…
| WordPress | 2.2+ requiredTested up to 4.3.34 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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