WordPress Directory

Best Backups WordPress Plugins

6 plugins · 1.1M combined installs · 4.8/5 avg rating

WordPress backup plugins automatically copy a site's database, files, themes, and plugins to remote storage destinations such as Amazon S3, Google Drive, Dropbox, or a remote FTP server on a scheduled basis. Having reliable, off-site backups is the foundational layer of any WordPress security and disaster-recovery plan, protecting site owners from data loss caused by hacking, accidental deletion, or server failures. Site administrators, hosting agencies managing dozens of client installations, and any business running mission-critical content on WordPress should run a backup plugin at all times. The best backup plugins support incremental backups, one-click restoration, and encrypted storage to minimise both server load and recovery time.