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Duplicator
Create backups and migrate WordPress sites between servers or domains.
WordPress Backups and Migration Plugins
WordPress backup and migration plugins safeguard your site data and simplify the process of moving between hosting environments. They handle scheduled backups, offsite storage, full site restores and complete site migrations. Browse every backup and migration plugin listed in the WordPress repository and compare them using PluginFind scores built on real adoption data, community ratings and maintenance activity.
Top plugins for Backups and Migration
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WPvivid — Backup, Migration & Staging
Schedule automatic backups, restore in one click, and safely migrate or clone entire WordPress sites.
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UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin
Create scheduled or manual WordPress backups and migrate sites to new hosts or domains.
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Yoast Duplicate Post
Clone posts and pages with options to rewrite and republish existing content.
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ManageWP Worker
Centralized dashboard for managing, backing up, and securing multiple WordPress sites simultaneously.
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All-in-One WP Migration and Backup
Migrate, backup, and restore WordPress sites with a single click operation.
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MainWP Child
Connects multiple WordPress sites to a centralized self-hosted dashboard for management and monitoring.
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Migrate Guru – Site Migration & Cloning
Migrate WordPress sites to thousands of hosting providers with automated transfer and cloning.
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Backuply – Backup, Restore, Migrate and Clone
Create backups and restore WordPress sites with support for local, FTP, and cloud storage options.
Common Questions
Q What should a WordPress backup plugin actually back up?
A complete backup should include your database, all uploaded media files, your theme files, and your active plugins. Some plugins back up everything in a single archive, while others allow you to schedule database and file backups separately.
Q How often should I back up my WordPress site?
It depends on how frequently your content changes. A site that publishes daily should back up at least once a day, while a static brochure site might only need weekly backups. The key is ensuring your most recent backup is never too far behind your most recent changes.
Q Can I use a backup plugin to move my site to a new host?
Yes - many backup plugins include migration functionality that allows you to restore a full backup to a new hosting environment. Some are built specifically for this purpose, handling database URL replacements and file transfers automatically.
Q Do I need a separate plugin for backups and migration or can one plugin handle both?
Many plugins in this category handle both tasks. Whether you need separate tools depends on the complexity of your requirements - a straightforward site transfer can usually be handled by a single all-in-one plugin, while more complex migrations may benefit from dedicated tools.