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BackWPup
What BackWPup is
BackWPup is a WordPress plugin for backing up and restoring website files and databases. It can include every WordPress file, selected files, the complete database, or non-WordPress files and folders. Backups may run manually or on hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly schedules. Storage destinations listed by the maker include Google Drive, OneDrive, Amazon S3, SFTP, Rackspace Cloud, Dropbox, HiDrive, Microsoft Azure, SugarSync, and Amazon Glacier. Backup archives are protected with AES-256 encryption. The plugin supports WordPress multisite networks and can export files and databases when moving a site to another host or server. A standalone restore app can recover a site when its dashboard cannot be reached, provided server access and backup files are available. WP-CLI support handles backups, configuration management, and log viewing from the command line. BackWPup has a free edition and paid plans from $49 a year. Scheduled jobs use WordPress Cron, and sites without regular visits may require a server cron job calling wp-cron.php.
Who it suits
It suits WordPress site owners who need scheduled or manual backups, multisite support, migration, and restore options. It also fits administrators who manage backups through WP-CLI or external storage services.
What it does well
- Free plugin edition available
- Hourly through monthly scheduling
- AES-256 archive encryption
- Supports WordPress multisite
- WP-CLI command-line support
What to know first
- Scheduled jobs rely on WordPress Cron
- Low-traffic sites may need server cron
- Paid plans start at $49 a year
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $49/year · 2 domains · Product updates · Premium support · Premium storage options · Data encryption · Migration · Restore app | $49 a year |
| Advanced | $99/year · 5 domains · Product updates · Premium support · Premium storage options · Data encryption · Migration · Restore app | $99 a year |
| Pro | $199/year · 20 domains · Product updates · Premium support · Premium storage options · Data encryption · Migration · Restore app | $199 a year |
As backwpup.com lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
BackWPup combines broad WordPress backup selection with many listed storage destinations, migration, multisite, and recovery tools. A free edition is available, while paid plans add listed features and support.
Facts from BackWPup's own pages
- Backup scope
- mixed · backwpup.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Backup selection
- It can back up complete WordPress files, selected files, the complete database, and non-WordPress files and folders. · backwpup.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Command line
- WP-CLI support lets users run backups, manage configurations, and view logs from the command line. · backwpup.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Computer backup
- No · backwpup.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Encryption
- The features page says backup archives are protected with AES-256 encryption. · backwpup.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Free edition
- BackWPup is offered as a free plugin, while Pro adds paid features and support. · wordpress.org, 8 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · backwpup.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Maker and location
- The imprint identifies WP Media SAS at 4 rue de la République, 69001 Lyon, France. · backwpup.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Migration
- The product can export files and databases for moving a WordPress site to a new host or server. · backwpup.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Mobile backup
- No · backwpup.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Multisite
- BackWPup supports WordPress multisite networks for backing up and restoring multiple sites. · backwpup.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- web,self_hosted · backwpup.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Purpose
- BackWPup is a WordPress backup and restore plugin that backs up site files and databases. · backwpup.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Restore
- The standalone restore app can recover a site when its WordPress dashboard is inaccessible, provided the user has server access and the backup files. · backwpup.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Restore modes
- mixed · backwpup.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Scheduling
- Backups can be manual or automatically scheduled hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly. · backwpup.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Scheduling requirement
- Scheduled jobs use WordPress Cron, and the vendor says sites with no visits for a while may need a server cron job calling wp-cron.php. · backwpup.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Server backup
- No · backwpup.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Storage destinations
- Listed destinations include Google Drive, OneDrive, Amazon S3, SFTP, Rackspace Cloud, Dropbox, HiDrive, Microsoft Azure, SugarSync, and Amazon Glacier. · backwpup.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The pricing page says free and Pro users receive support, with premium users getting priority and faster responses. · backwpup.com, 8 Oct 2026
Where BackWPup stands on Freedom251
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