This content originally appeared on Envato Tuts+ Tutorials and was authored by Arooha Arif
Why You Need a Backup Plugin
You might lose the password to your WordPress site.
Worse, your website could be lost due to a software glitch.
Worst of al, your website can get hacked.
Whatever the reason, you need a good backup plugin to keep the data of your website secure. You cannot ignore the need for a backup plugin even if your website is in the early stages because you are at the risk of losing it all and that means starting over which can cost you both time and money.
If you want to learn how to backup your WordPress site, check out our post on the subject.
What to Look for in a Backup Plugin
Some of the ideal features to look at in any backup plugin are:
- secure storage because it will be saving your sensitive information
- off-site storage so that you have your data safe at times the server shuts down
- quick customer support when you need help regarding your backup plugin
There are many options for backup plugins. However, you will need one that tends best to the needs of your website. So, in this post I've gathered some of the best WordPress backup plugin options for you to check out.
1. Updraft Plus
Updraft Plus is the most trusted WordPress backup plugin for a number of reasons. It is user-friendly which means that it takes you only a few clicks to make it work and secure your WordPress website.
The best feature of Updraft Plus is that it lets you store your files in various destinations like Google Drive, Dropbox, and Google Cloud Storage. This allows you to easily choose where you want your backup files to be.
Other than that, Updraft Plus also allows you to schedule backups or set up automatic backups so that you can completely forget about backing up your website. This WordPress backup plugin also lets you set up incremental backups that means it creates small pieces out of your whole website and backs them up so that your server does not crash.
Other than these features, Updraft has excellent customer support. Its team is always ready to answer your queries so that your website stays secure.
2. WP Super Backup
WP Super Backup is a wholesome WordPress backup plugin. With one click, it allows you to back your data up and can restore it with another click. Also, you can migrate all your files to any storage destination of your choice.
With this WordPress backup plugin, you can also run a live check and if you find any issues with the backup, you can flag them. You also have 24/7 customer support in case you have a query that you cannot find an answer to or need help with urgently.
Other than that, you can choose to save various versions of your backup, in case you might need them in the future. The interface of this plugin is very user-friendly, allowing you to do most of the tasks with just one click. Moreover, it lets you set up email notifications for reminders of backup tasks that need to be taken care of.
3. Backup Buddy
Backup Buddy is one of the most widely-used backup plugins for WordPress. It does have a free version but to make the most use of it, you will need to buy a subscription—which can be very pricey.
As of the time of writing, it has three subscription options: $80 for bloggers, $127 for freelancers, and $199 for a Gold subscription. Moreover, it charges extra for storage space if your website takes more than 1GB.
Apart from safely backing up your website, Backup Buddy does malware scans to keep your website protected at all times. As for backups, this plugin lets you schedule your backups, secure the backups on clouds, and migrate and restore your website.
The only downside of investing in this backup plugin is that it does not offer quick help—that is you will have to rely on emails if you need their support which might not be enough if you need assistance immediately.
4. Blog Vault
Blog Vault is trusted by a lot of people because of how reliable this backup plugin is. It does incremental backups to save your server from crashing and gives you support with multi-site backups. Blog Vault is also quick to migrate and restore your website without any interruptions. Moreover, it allows you to restore your website even when you are offline.
One of the great features of Blog Vault is that you can handle multiple sites with this one backup plugin, and it also allows team members on-board in case you need to communicate with your teammates. Other than that, this backup plugin for WordPress is great for backing up and keeping safe your WooCommerce websites.
However, it can be a bit expensive for a plugin as its basic annual subscription costs $89 and this can go as high as $249 if you need to use more of its features.
5. Jetpack
Jetpack is one of the best basic backup plugins for WordPress. It has a very simple user interface and thus, it is quick to understand and trusted by many especially by people who have bigger things to focus on and don’t have a huge WordPress team to support them.
One of the best features of Jetpack is how easy it is to make changes within your website safely. If you are working on your website and it crashes out of nowhere, you can always undo the error and restore your website safely and easily with Jetpack.
Other than that, this WordPress plugin removes spam comments for you and scans your website for malware. It also has an app through which you can handle backups, scans, and restoration of your website without having your laptop close by.
Compared to the WordPress backup plugins mentioned above, this one is cheap. Its three common annual subscriptions are Backup at $4.97, Security at $12.47 , and Complete at $49.97.
Get your WordPress Website a Backup Plugin
Yes, you need to save that investment. I mean, you cannot build your whole brand or business in one place and not guard it.
If you have no budget or only a small budget, Updraft Plus is your best free option out there. For low cost plugins, you can opt for WP Super Backup or Jetpack.
Now, it is time for you to go through each of these options and decide which backup plugin suits best the needs of your WordPress website.
This content originally appeared on Envato Tuts+ Tutorials and was authored by Arooha Arif
Arooha Arif | Sciencx (2022-01-06T06:17:35+00:00) 5 Best Backup Plugins for WordPress. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2022/01/06/5-best-backup-plugins-for-wordpress/
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