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Pudding Package Backup is a simple yet powerful tool that helps you create clean, versioned backups of your WordPress plugins and themes. Simply visit your WordPress Plugins page, click the “Backup” link next to any plugin, or open a theme in the Theme Browser and click the “Backup” button to instantly get a ZIP download with version information included in the filename. It automatically excludes development files and directories, ensuring you get only the essential files in your backup.
<h4>Key Features</h4>
✅ One-click backup from the plugins page and theme browser 
✅ Automatically includes plugin/theme version in the backup filename 
✅ Excludes development files and directories (node_modules, .git, etc.) 
✅ Clean, simple interface 
✅ No configuration needed 
✅ Works with all WordPress plugins and themes
<h4>Use Cases</h4>
<ul>
<li>Creating clean backups before updates</li>
<li>Sharing plugins and themes with version information</li>
<li>Maintaining a version history of your plugins and themes</li>
<li>Quick backup of modified plugins or themes</li>
</ul>

Pudding Package Backup

Easily backup WordPress plugins and themes with version info. Creates clean ZIP backups excluding development files.

trilobita

Trilobita DocVault is a WordPress document management plugin with version control and a searchable document library. Upload and organise files in the admin, then share them with your team or site visitors — with a searchable, sortable document table, Gutenberg block support, full version history, download tracking, and access control.
Key Features:
<ul>
<li>Version History – Full version history with rollback, download, and delete for every document.</li>
<li>Drag & Drop Upload – Intuitive drag-and-drop file upload interface in the admin.</li>
<li>Download Tracking – Track download counts for all documents.</li>
<li>Access Control – Restrict documents to logged-in users only.</li>
<li>Frontend Display – Responsive shortcode-powered document table with AJAX search, sortable columns, and pagination.</li>
<li>Gutenberg Block – Native block editor support for embedding documents.</li>
<li>File Type Support – PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, PPT, PPTX, ODT, ODS, ODP, RTF, CSV, TXT.</li>
<li>Document Categories – Hierarchical taxonomy for organizing documents.</li>
<li>Document Expiry Dates – Set an optional expiry date per document; expired documents are automatically hidden from the frontend list.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Go further with Trilobita DocVault Pro</h4>
<a href="https://trilobita.co.uk/plugins/trilobita-docvault/pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">Trilobita DocVault Pro</a> adds enterprise-grade features for teams that need more control:
<ul>
<li>Unlimited Version History – Remove the 5-version limit and keep complete history for every document.</li>
<li>Per-Document Access Control – Restrict individual documents to specific user roles.</li>
<li>Audit Trail – Full activity log with CSV export for compliance and accountability.</li>
<li>Email Notifications – Configurable alerts for uploads, updates, and approvals.</li>
<li>Document Approval Workflow – Require documents to be reviewed before publishing.</li>
<li>Bulk Upload – Upload multiple documents at once with duplicate detection.</li>
<li>Download Analytics – Detailed per-version download statistics.</li>
<li>Duplicate Detection – Find and merge duplicate documents to save storage.</li>
<li>Storage Management – Advanced tools for monitoring and cleaning up storage.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Privacy</h3>
Trilobita DocVault stores the following user data:
<ul>
<li>Uploader user ID – Stored as post meta (<code>_trdv_uploaded_by</code>) to track who uploaded each document version.</li>
<li>Download logs – When download tracking is enabled, the plugin records the downloader’s IP address, user ID (if logged in), and timestamp in a custom database table (<code>trdv_download_log</code>).</li>
</ul>
This data is handled in compliance with GDPR and CCPA:
<ul>
<li>The plugin registers with the WordPress privacy tools for data export and erasure requests.</li>
<li>A suggested privacy policy text is provided under Settings > Privacy.</li>
<li>IP addresses and download logs can be deleted via the WordPress personal data erasure tool.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Usage</h3>
Document Block (Gutenberg):
Add a single document with a download button directly in the block editor:
<ol>
<li>Click the + button to add a block</li>
<li>Search for “DocVault Document”</li>
<li>Select a document from the dropdown</li>
</ol>
Block options:
<ul>
<li>Layout: Full (with icon and download button) or Minimal (compact inline link)</li>
<li>Show/hide file type icon</li>
<li>Show/hide file info (type and size)</li>
<li>Alignment (left, center, right, wide)</li>
</ul>
<code>[trdv_list]</code> — Document Table Shortcode:
Display a searchable, sortable table of documents on any page or post:
<pre><code>[trdv_list]
</code></pre>
Parameters:
<ul>
<li><code>category</code> – Filter by document category slug</li>
<li><code>type</code> – Filter by file type (pdf, docx, etc.)</li>
<li><code>orderby</code> – Sort by: date, title, size (default: date)</li>
<li><code>order</code> – ASC or DESC (default: DESC)</li>
<li><code>show_search</code> – Show search box: true/false (default: true)</li>
<li><code>show_download</code> – Show download button: true/false (default: true)</li>
<li><code>columns</code> – Columns to display: title, type, size, date (default: title,type,size,date)</li>
<li><code>per_page</code> – Documents per page (default: 20)</li>
<li><code>show_expired</code> – Include expired documents: true/false (default: false)</li>
</ul>
Examples:
<pre><code>[trdv_list type="pdf" orderby="title" order="ASC"]
[trdv_list category="reports" show_search="false" columns="title,date"]
</code></pre>
Document Link Toolbar Button:
Link any selected text to a document download without leaving the block editor:
<ol>
<li>Select the text you want to turn into a download link</li>
<li>Click the document icon in the formatting toolbar (“Trilobita DocVault Link”)</li>
<li>Choose a document from the dropdown and click Apply</li>
</ol>
<code>[trdv_link]</code> — Inline Document Link Shortcode:
Insert a download link within any text:
<pre><code>[trdv_link id="123"]Download the report[/trdv_link]
</code></pre>
Parameters:
<ul>
<li><code>id</code> (required) – The document ID</li>
<li><code>new_tab</code> – Open in new tab: true/false (default: false)</li>
<li><code>class</code> – Add custom CSS class</li>
</ul>
Examples:
<pre><code>[trdv_link id="123"] - Uses document title as link text
[trdv_link id="123"]Click here[/trdv_link] - Custom link text
[trdv_link id="123" new_tab="true"]Download[/trdv_link] - Opens in new tab
</code></pre>

Trilobita DocVault

Version-controlled document management for WordPress — upload, track, and roll back files with a searchable front-end library.

Pudding Package Backup vs Trilobita DocVault