Drive Migrator

Use this app to transfer your Google Drive files / documents from one account to another or to make a copy of a Drive folder.…

Drive Migrator: Google Drive Transfer Extension

'Drive Migrator' is a Chrome extension designed to facilitate the transfer of Google Drive files and folders from one account to another. It enables users to replicate all selected documents, recreate folders, and arrange them accordingly, effectively bypassing Google's limitation on ownership transfer to the same domain. However, it currently does not support sharing settings migration.
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Extension stats

Users: 20,000+
Rating: 4.13
(261)
Version: 2 (Last updated: 2017-08-17)
Creation date: 2017-08-17
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Size: 7.32K
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

Use this app to transfer your Google Drive files / documents from one account to another or to make a copy of a Drive folder.

Google only allows transfer of ownership for people on the same Google Apps domain. This app create a copy of all the selected documents from your old account to your new Google account, recreate all the folders and organize them as they should.

Note: For now on, sharing settings aren't migrated.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works effectively for transferring files and folders
  • User-friendly for cloning shared folders directly from Google Drive
  • Helpful for backing up important documents
  • Able to handle large transfers (e.g., 430GB) without issues
  • Clear instructions and logging during the process
Cons
  • Can delete files without consent
  • Limited functionality for migrating between different Google accounts
  • Issues with copying files inside nested folders
  • Requires extensive permissions that raise concerns
  • Performance can be slow for large numbers of files
Most mentioned
  • Worked effectively
  • Deleted files or caused data loss
  • Requires excessive permissions
  • Utility for transferring or backing up files
  • Mixed experiences with performance issues
User reviews
Do not download. Deleted my files.
by Jackson Jesionowski, 2022-04-19

Superb
by Randika Dissanayake, 2021-11-04

Absolute lifesaver. I was struggling to transfer ownership of some vital documents and hit a wall with Google and then I found this amazing app. Thank you!
by Ben Woolf, 2021-10-08
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Drive Migrator does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Drive Migrator has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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