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Backup on solid ground.

The WordPress backup plugin that protects your site without slowing it down. Scheduled backups, one-click restore, and site migration. Free forever.

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100%
Free core plugin
GPL v2
Open source
<1 min
Setup time
Open Source
GPL v2 Licensed
PHP 8.0+
WordPress 6.7+
WooCommerce Ready
Features

Everything your site needs. Nothing it doesn’t.

BackupRidge is built to be lightweight, fast, and thorough. No bloat, no upsell nagging — just reliable backups that work.

One-Click Backup

Full site backup including database, plugins, themes, and uploads. Hit one button. Done.

Scheduled Backups

Set it and forget it. Automated backups run hourly, daily, weekly, or on a custom schedule — your call.

Cloud Storage

Save to Amazon S3, Cloudflare R2, FTP, or SFTP. Pro adds Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, and Backblaze B2.

One-Click Restore

Something broke? Pick a backup, select what to restore, click once. You're back.

Easy Migration

Move to a new host or domain. Restore your backup and run the built-in URL search-and-replace.

Encrypted & Secure

Credentials encrypted with AES-256. Protected storage directory with access controls. Archive encryption available with Pro.

Compare

How BackupRidge stacks up

Honest comparison with the biggest names in WordPress backup. No spin.

FeatureBackupRidge
Free		UpdraftPlus
Free		Duplicator
Free		BackWPup
Free
Full site backup✓✓✓✓
Scheduled backups✓✓✗ Pro only✓
One-click restore✓✓✗ Pro only✗ Pro only
Cloud storage (free)✓ 1 dest✓ 1 dest✗ Pro only✓ Limited
Migration / site move✓Partial (Migrator paid)✓✗ Pro only
Search & replace URLs✓✗ Paid add-on✓✗
Email notifications✓✓✗ Pro only✓
Lightweight (no bloat)✓✗ Ads in dashboard✓✗ Heavy
AES-256 encryption✓ Credentials✗ Premium only✗✗

Comparison based on free tier features as of 2026. Check each plugin’s site for current details.

How It Works

Three steps. That’s it.

No configuration headaches. No developer required. Install, configure, and sleep well.

1

Install & Activate

Search "BackupRidge" in your WordPress dashboard. Click install. Click activate. 30 seconds.

2

Configure

Choose what to back up, how often, and where to store it. Defaults work great out of the box.

3

Relax

BackupRidge handles the rest. Get email notifications when backups complete. Restore anytime with one click.

Use Cases

What BackupRidge is built for

Freelance Sites

Finally a backup plugin that doesn't nag me to upgrade every time I open my dashboard. It just works.

Agency Migrations

Migrated 3 client sites in one afternoon. The URL search-and-replace alone makes this worth installing.

WooCommerce Stores

Lightweight, fast, and the restore actually works when you need it. Switched from UpdraftPlus and never looked back.

Pricing

Free forever. Pro when you’re ready.

The free plugin covers most sites. Go Pro for incremental backups, multisite, and priority support.

Free
$0 / forever
Everything most sites need.
  • Full site backups (files + database)
  • Scheduled automated backups
  • One-click restore
  • 1 cloud storage destination
  • Basic migration tools
  • Email notifications
  • Webhook notifications (generic, Slack, or Discord)
Download Free
Personal
$49 / year
Up to 3 sites. Everything in Free plus incremental backups and unlimited cloud.
  • Everything in Free
  • Incremental backups
  • Unlimited cloud destinations
  • OAuth cloud sign-in (no API keys)
  • Archive encryption
  • Priority email support
Get Personal — $49/yr
14-day money-back guarantee
Most Popular
Business
$99 / year
Up to 10 sites. Ideal for freelancers and growing teams.
  • Everything in Personal
  • Use on up to 10 sites
  • Advanced scheduling
  • Backup verification
  • System cron integration
  • Advanced webhooks (coming soon)
Get Business — $99/yr
14-day money-back guarantee
Agency
$199 / year
For professionals managing client sites. Unlimited sites.
  • Everything in Business
  • Unlimited sites
  • Multisite support (coming soon)
  • White-label (coming soon)
  • Priority support (24hr response)
Get Agency — $199/yr
14-day money-back guarantee
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is BackupRidge really free?
Yes. The core plugin is free and always will be. It includes full site backups, scheduled automation, one-click restore, and basic migration. No trial period, no feature lockout after 30 days. Archive encryption and incremental backups are Pro features.
What's included in Pro that isn't in Free?
Pro adds incremental backups (only backs up what changed — faster and uses less storage), archive encryption (AES-256), unlimited cloud storage destinations, advanced cron scheduling, multisite support (Agency plan), white-label branding (Agency plan), and priority email support.
Does BackupRidge work with WooCommerce?
Yes. BackupRidge backs up your entire WordPress installation including all WooCommerce data — products, orders, customer info, and settings. Nothing is left behind.
Will backups slow down my site?
No. BackupRidge is designed for minimal server impact. Backups run in small chunks to avoid memory spikes, and scheduled backups default to low-traffic hours. Most users never notice it's running.
Can I migrate my site to a new host?
Yes. Create a backup on your current site, install BackupRidge on the new site, upload the backup, and restore. If your domain changed, BackupRidge detects the URL change and prompts you to run the search-and-replace tool to update URLs after restoring to the new domain.
Can I resume a backup if it stops?
Yes. BackupRidge saves progress checkpoints and resumes from the last safe point. If needed, use Dashboard recovery actions or system cron trigger guidance in docs.
What happens if WP-Cron is unreliable on my host?
BackupRidge includes watchdog and resumption fallback behavior. For hosts with weak cron reliability, configure the WP-Cron and system cron trigger guidance so resumptions continue.
Can I restore specific parts of a backup?
Yes. Restore can target specific components (database, themes, plugins, uploads, and more). See restore documentation for component-based recovery.
How does archive splitting work?
Large backups are split into numbered parts. You can download individual parts or use Download All for complete sets.
Import Backup uploads are slow or fail. What should I change?
Tune PHP upload limits and chunk size. See Import Backup and Upload settings for upload_max_filesize, post_max_size, and chunk guidance.
Is the backup directory protected from web access?
Yes. Backup and upload paths include web-access protection controls. See the Security Overview section.
Where are backups stored?
By default, backups are stored in a protected directory on your server (wp-content/backupridge/). You can also connect Amazon S3, Cloudflare R2, FTP, or SFTP for off-site storage. Pro adds Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, and Backblaze B2.
What's the refund policy?
All Pro and Agency purchases come with a 14-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked. If it’s not right for you, submit a refund request via our contact form.
Do I get updates with my license?
Yes. Your annual license includes all plugin updates and new features for the duration of your subscription. If you don't renew, the plugin continues to work — you just won't receive future updates or support.
How do I enable loopback (self-call) on LiteSpeed?
On LiteSpeed hosts, WordPress can fail to reach itself (loopback) for cron and backup resumptions because the server aborts PHP when the connection closes. Add a noabort rule to your site’s .htaccess for wp-cron.php and admin-ajax.php. See our Documentation → Troubleshooting → LiteSpeed & loopback for the exact code, PHP options, and other checks.
About

Built by engineers, for everyone

A Stava Tech product

BackupRidge is built and maintained by Stava Tech, a Norwegian software company focused on developer tools and WordPress products. We’re a small team that cares about building reliable software that solves real problems — no bloat, no dark patterns, no data harvesting. Just solid tools you can trust.

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