BackupBuddy v9.1.14

BackupBuddy: Overview

BackupBuddy is a premium WordPress plugin designed to provide a complete backup solution. It not only helps create backups but also offers advanced features like migration, restoration, and malware scanning. Developed by iThemes, it’s widely used by WordPress professionals and developers.

Key Features

1. Complete Backups:
   • Backs up your entire WordPress site, including:
     • Database
     • Files (themes, plugins, uploads)
     • WordPress core files
2. Automated Scheduled Backups:
   • Set up automatic backups daily, weekly, or monthly.
   • Customizable backup schedules to suit your website’s needs.
3. Remote Storage Options:
   • Easily store backups offsite with options like:
     • Google Drive
     • Dropbox
     • Amazon S3
     • FTP/SFTP
     • BackupBuddy Stash (cloud storage provided by iThemes)
4. One-Click Restore:
   • Quickly restore your website from a backup using the intuitive restoration feature.
5. Website Migration:
   • Migrate your website to a new host, domain, or server with ease.
   • Comes with a migration tool to simplify the process.
6. Malware Scanning:
   • Proactively scans your website for potential security threats or infections.
7. Backup Customization:
   • Choose what to back up—entire site, database only, or specific files.
8. Staging and Deployment:
   • Use backups for staging or deployment in development workflows.
9. Email Notifications:
   • Receive email alerts on backup completion or failure.

Why Choose BackupBuddy?

• All-in-One Solution: It handles backups, restoration, and migration without needing additional plugins.
• Ease of Use: Its intuitive interface makes it simple for beginners, while advanced features cater to developers.
• Reliability: Trusted by WordPress professionals for over a decade.

Pricing

BackupBuddy is a premium-only plugin, with pricing plans that vary based on the number of sites:

• Blogger Plan: $99/year (1 site).
• Freelancer Plan: $199/year (10 sites).
• Gold Plan: $299/year (unlimited sites).
• All plans include 1GB of free BackupBuddy Stash storage (additional storage can be purchased).

How to Use BackupBuddy

1. Install and Activate:
   • Download BackupBuddy from the iThemes website.
   • Upload the plugin via your WordPress dashboard and activate it.
2. Set Up Backup Settings:
   • Navigate to BackupBuddy → Settings.
   • Choose your backup schedule and configure remote storage options.
3. Perform a Backup:
   • Go to BackupBuddy → Backups and select the type of backup you need.
   • Monitor the progress and download the backup file for safekeeping.
4. Restore Your Site:
   • Use the ImportBuddy tool (included with the plugin) to restore your website from a backup.
5. Migrate Your Website:
   • Generate a backup and use the ImportBuddy tool to transfer your site to a new host or domain.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Comprehensive features for backup, restoration, and migration.
• Reliable customer support.
• No subscription required for basic features after purchase.

Cons:

• No free version; it’s a premium-only plugin.
• Slightly more expensive than some competitors.

Who Should Use BackupBuddy?

• Developers managing multiple websites.
• Website owners who need an all-in-one solution for backup, migration, and security.
• E-commerce sites or high-traffic blogs that require reliable backup solutions.