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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>
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<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>
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Pudding Package Backup

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

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Version Pilot offers a decentralized and seamless update solution for WordPress plugin developers who host their plugins outside the official repository. It perfectly mimics the native WordPress update experience without relying on a central server.
This solution consists of two parts:
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<li>Author-side Plugin (“Version Pilot”): You install this plugin on your own WordPress site. It provides a clean interface to manage all your plugins’ update information. This information is then exposed via a secure REST API endpoint.</li>
<li>Client-side Integration Code: A lightweight PHP snippet that you, the developer, embed in your distributed plugins. This code uses WordPress’s built-in hooks to periodically check your Version Pilot API for updates. When a new version is detected, it integrates seamlessly into the standard WordPress update system, allowing your users to update with a single click from their admin dashboard, just like any official plugin.</li>
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Key Features: 
* Plugin-Centric Workflow: First, add your plugin’s core information. Then, add multiple versions to that plugin. This is more intuitive and reduces data redundancy. 
* Advanced Version Management: Set minimum client version requirements for updates, ensuring compatibility and preventing problematic downgrades. 
* Intelligent Version Matching: Smart logic to serve the most appropriate update based on client version and requirements. 
* Authentication Support: Built-in support for license verification and access control mechanisms. 
* Dedicated Versions List: A complete history of all releases across all your plugins with advanced filtering options. 
* AJAX-Powered UI: Enable or disable updates directly from the versions list with a single click, no page reload needed. 
* Streamlined Process: The “Add New Version” screen is simplified, automatically linking to its parent plugin and requiring only version-specific details. 
* Modern Codebase: Fully refactored for better performance, security, and adherence to modern WordPress best practices.

Version Pilot – Plugin Update Manager

Provides an efficient, secure, and user-friendly version update mechanism for non-official WordPress plugins.

Pudding Package Backup vs Version Pilot – Plugin Update Manager