Hey there! I’ve dealt with this exact problem before, so let’s break down why the Migration Wizard is missing and how to get it back up and running.

First off, the Migration Wizard isn’t always included by default in the standard 8.0 CE installation—either you skipped it during setup, the plugin got disabled, or you’re using a build that doesn’t include it. Here’s what to do:

1. Check if the Migration Plugin is Enabled #

Sometimes the tool is installed but just turned off. Let’s verify:

• Open MySQL Workbench, head to the Edit menu, then pick Preferences.
• In the Preferences window, go to the Plugins tab.
• Look for the plugin labeled MySQL Migration Wizard (its ID might just be migration).
• If it’s unchecked, tick the box to enable it, then restart Workbench. The option should show up under Database afterward.

2. Reinstall Workbench with Migration Support #

If the plugin isn’t even listed in the Plugins section, you probably didn’t install it initially. Here’s how to fix that:

• Uninstall your current MySQL Workbench (don’t forget to back up any saved connections first—you can export them via Server > Export Connections).
• Grab the latest 8.0 CE installer from the official MySQL site.
• Run the installer, and when you reach the Setup Type screen, select Custom (not Typical or Full).
• Expand the MySQL Workbench section, then set Migration Support to Will be installed on local hard drive (make sure it’s not set to "unavailable").
• Finish the installation, launch Workbench, and you should see the Migration Wizard under the Database menu now.

3. Update to the Latest Stable Version #

If the above steps don’t work, try updating to the newest stable build of MySQL Workbench 8.0 CE. Some older builds had bugs that caused the Migration Wizard to go missing, and a quick update often fixes this.

A quick heads-up: If you’re using a portable version of MySQL Workbench, the Migration Wizard is almost never included. You’ll need to switch to the full installer-based version to get this feature.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者Somjit