A Better Way To Migrate From Divi 4 To Divi 5
The default Divi 5 migration happens in a single screen with little guidance, making it difficult to understand what will happen and what to do next. The Divi Migration Helper provides a separate, guided interface that walks you through the entire process step by step, from preparing your site and checking compatibility to running the migration and reviewing detailed results.
Follow A Clear Divi 5 Migration Workflow
Understand What’s Happening At Every Step
Prepare Your Site For A Safe Divi 5 Migration
Starting the Divi 5 migration without proper preparation can lead to unnecessary issues, confusion, and risk to your live site. Many users are unsure when to update Divi, whether their hosting environment is ready, or how to safely test the migration without affecting real users. Our Divi Migration Helper plugin solves this by guiding you through the essential preparation steps, including verifying your server meets requirements, creating a full backup, setting up a staging site, and ensuring you are running the latest version of Divi. It also helps you think through third-party plugin readiness so you can avoid preventable issues and approach the migration in a controlled and predictable way.
- Verify your server and environment are ready for Divi 5
- Backup your site and test the migration on a staging site
- Update Divi and consider third-party plugin readiness
Check Divi 5 Compatibility Before Starting Your Migration
One of the biggest challenges when moving to Divi 5 is not knowing how your existing content and third-party plugins will behave after migration. Without this visibility, you can run the migrator and only then discover that parts of your site are using backward compatibility mode or not fully benefiting from Divi 5. Our Divi Migration Helper plugin solves this by scanning your pages, templates, modules, and third-party plugins before you begin, clearly showing what is fully compatible and what will rely on compatibility mode. This allows you to understand the impact of your plugins and layouts ahead of time and make informed decisions before running the migration.
- Scan content and third-party plugins before starting the migration
- See which items are fully compatible or use backward compatibility mode
- Identify plugin-related impact before running the migrator
Understand Your Compatibility Report Before Migrating To Divi 5
Even when content is compatible with Divi 5, it is often unclear how it will actually behave after migration. Users are left wondering whether layouts will change, which items will rely on backward compatibility mode, and how much of their site will fully convert. This lack of clarity makes it difficult to plan or feel confident moving forward. Our Divi Migration Helper plugin solves this by showing how your content will be categorized after migration, clearly indicating what will fully convert and what will continue using backward compatibility mode so you know exactly what to expect before you begin.
- See how content will be categorized after migration
- Know what will fully convert or use compatibility mode
- Understand expected outcomes before migrating
Check Third-Party Plugin Compatibility With Divi 5
Third-party plugins are often the biggest unknown when migrating to Divi 5, as they may rely on hooks or modules that are not yet fully supported. Without visibility into this, users can experience unexpected behavior, find parts of their site running in compatibility mode, or move forward with a migration before key plugins are ready. Our Divi Migration Helper plugin solves this by identifying third-party plugins and modules that may impact compatibility, helping you understand their role in the migration and decide whether to proceed now or wait for updates. It also provides direct access to each plugin’s website so you can check for updates, documentation, or compatibility announcements as developers continue working toward full Divi 5 support.
- Identify plugins that may affect Divi 5 compatibility
- See how third-party modules impact migration results
- Access plugin websites to check updates and compatibility
See Which Divi 5 Content Will Use Backward Compatibility Mode
One of the most confusing aspects of migrating to Divi 5 is understanding which parts of your site will rely on backward compatibility mode and what that means before you even begin. Without this visibility, users may proceed with migration expecting everything to fully convert, only to later encounter compatibility indicators in the builder or notices in the admin bar without realizing why. Our Divi Migration Helper plugin solves this by clearly identifying which content will use backward compatibility mode before migrating, helping you set accurate expectations about what will not fully convert yet and what you will see after the migration is complete.
- See which content will use backward compatibility mode before migrating
- Know what will not fully convert to Divi 5 yet
- Set clear expectations for what you will encounter after migration
Follow A Guided Step-By-Step Divi 5 Migration Process
The default Divi 5 migration takes place in a single screen with little guidance and no clear sequence of steps, leaving users to figure out the process on their own. This makes it difficult to know what to do first, what comes next, and whether anything important is being missed. Our Divi Migration Helper plugin solves this by providing a separate step-by-step interface that walks you through the entire process in order, from preparing your site and checking compatibility to running the migration and reviewing detailed results, so you can follow a clear and structured path from start to finish.
- Replace the default single migration screen with a guided step-by-step process
- Follow the correct sequence from preparation through results
- Complete the entire migration in a separate structured interface
Review Detailed Divi 5 Migration Results For Each Content Type
After running the Divi 5 migration, the results can be difficult to interpret and often lack the structure needed to understand what actually happened across your site. Users may struggle to see which pages fully converted, which are using backward compatibility mode, and where attention is needed. Our Divi Migration Helper plugin solves this by organizing migration results into clear categories for each content type, such as pages, posts, Theme Builder templates, library layouts, widgets, presets, and more, making it easy to review detailed results and understand exactly how each part of your site was affected.
- View detailed migration results organized by content type
- See which items fully converted or use backward compatibility mode
- Identify exactly where attention is needed
Verify Migrated Divi 5 Content With A Structured Checklist
After completing a Divi 5 migration, many users are unsure what to check or where to start when reviewing their site. Important steps can be missed, leading to unnoticed layout issues, incorrect content display, or problems caused by items using backward compatibility mode. Our Divi Migration Helper plugin solves this by providing a structured checklist that guides you through reviewing key areas of your site, including layouts, dynamic content, and important pages, while using the detailed migration results as your reference so you can work through everything in a clear and intentional way. It also includes one-click actions to clear cache and re-save permalinks, helping you quickly resolve common post-migration issues as you go.
- Follow a structured checklist to review your migrated site
- Use migration results to guide what to check
- Clear cache and re-save permalinks with one click
Screenshots Of The Divi Migration Helper
These screenshots show some of the features and steps included in the Divi Migration Helper plugin when migrating from Divi 4 to Divi 5, including preparing, checking compatibility results, migrating, and verifying everything afterward.
Divi Migration Helper Scope
Divi Migration Helper provides an alternative workflow for migrating from Divi 4 to Divi 5. It uses Divi’s built-in migration system behind the scenes and does not replace or modify the underlying migration process.
This plugin does not perform the migration itself, resolve compatibility issues, or convert unsupported modules. It is designed to guide you through the process by helping you prepare your site, review compatibility, understand the expected results, and verify everything after the migration.
If you experience issues with the migration itself, please contact Elegant Themes, as the migration process is handled by Divi. You should only contact us if something is not working correctly within the Divi Migration Helper plugin. If you are unsure, you can compare the results using the default Divi migration screen.
Results depend on Divi, your site configuration, and any third-party plugins or custom code. This plugin helps you understand and manage the process, but does not control or guarantee migration outcomes.
FAQs
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What is the plugin scope?
Divi Migration Helper provides an alternative workflow for migrating from Divi 4 to Divi 5. It uses Divi’s built-in migration system behind the scenes and does not replace or modify the underlying migration process.
This plugin does not perform the migration itself, resolve compatibility issues, or convert unsupported modules. It is designed to guide you through the process by helping you prepare your site, review compatibility, understand the expected results, and verify everything after the migration.
If you experience issues with the migration itself, please contact Elegant Themes, as the migration process is handled by Divi. You should only contact us if something is not working correctly within the Divi Migration Helper plugin. If you are unsure, you can compare the results using the default Divi migration screen.
Results depend on Divi, your site configuration, and any third-party plugins or custom code. This plugin helps you understand and manage the process, but does not control or guarantee migration outcomes.
Does this plugin perform the migration?
No. The Divi Migration Helper uses Divi’s built-in migration system. It provides a guided workflow and additional insights, but the actual migration is handled entirely by Divi.
Will this plugin fix compatibility issues?
No. This plugin does not resolve compatibility issues or convert unsupported modules. It helps you identify and understand them so you can make informed decisions before and after migration.
Why are some items using backward compatibility mode?
Backward compatibility mode is used when content or modules are not yet fully supported in Divi 5. This is determined by Divi and third-party plugin support, not by this plugin.
Can I use this plugin with third-party plugins?
Yes, but compatibility depends on each plugin. The Divi Migration Helper can help you identify which plugins may affect your migration, but it does not control or update them.
Should I migrate now or wait?
That depends on your site and the plugins you use. This plugin helps you understand your current compatibility so you can decide whether to migrate now or wait for further updates.
Does this plugin guarantee a successful migration?
No. The migration outcome depends on Divi, your content, and your plugins. This plugin helps you understand and manage the process, but it cannot guarantee results.
Do I still need to review my site after migration?
Yes. You should always review your site after migrating to ensure everything is working as expected. This plugin includes a checklist to help guide that process.
Where can I learn more about migrating to Divi 5?
We recommend following our Divi 4 To Divi 5 Trail Guide for a complete overview of the migration process, best practices, and ongoing updates.
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