Not Really “All‑in‑One” When Basic Restore Requires a $69 Add‑On
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I was disappointed to find that, despite the name “All‑in‑One,” the plugin doesn’t actually allow you to re‑import or restore your own backups unless you pay for the Unlimited Extension. Most real‑world WordPress sites exceed the free upload limit, which makes the export function effectively unusable without paying. Charging $69 just to restore your own backup feels out of step with what I would reasonably expect from a tool marketed as an all‑in‑one solution.
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Hi Andrew,
Thanks for the feedback. I want to clarify something because the review is based on a misunderstanding of where the upload limit comes from.
The plugin does not set a file size limit. The number you see is your hosting provider’s PHP configuration (upload_max_filesize and post_max_size). The plugin reads and displays it so you know what your server allows before you try to upload.
You can verify this yourself: go to Tools > Site Health > Info > Server in your WordPress dashboard and check upload_max_filesize. It will match what the plugin shows. You can also try the plugin on the ww.wp.xz.cn live preview (https://ww.wp.xz.cn/plugins/all-in-one-wp-migration/?preview=1) where the server allows imports up to 2GB. Same plugin, different server, different limit.
In many cases, you can increase the limit yourself by editing .htaccess, .user.ini, or asking your host to raise it. We have a guide here: https://blog.servmask.com/wordpress-upload-limit/
The Unlimited Extension exists for cases where your hosting provider locks those PHP settings or where server-level restrictions (Nginx limits, firewall rules, Cloudflare caps) block large uploads regardless of your PHP config. It works by transferring data in small chunks that stay under every limit. If adjusting your PHP settings works, you do not need it.
As for “All-in-One”, the name refers to migrating your entire site (database, media, themes, plugins, content) in a single file. Not a claim that every feature is free.
Happy to help you get your import working in the support forum.
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