Auto-Backup & One-Click Restore is a comprehensive backup solution that provides complete WordPress site protection with an intuitive interface. Create, manage, and restore backups with real-time progress tracking and advanced automation features.

Key Features

Modern AJAX Interface
* Real-time operations without page reloads
* Live progress tracking with detailed status updates
* Smooth animations and clean design
* Mobile-responsive interface for all devices

Comprehensive Backup Solution
* Complete site backups including database, plugins, themes, and media
* Selective backup types – choose what to include
* One-click backup creation and restoration
* Automatic backup validation and integrity checks

Advanced Automation
* Scheduled automatic backups (daily, weekly, monthly)
* Smart cleanup with configurable backup retention
* Background processing for non-blocking operations
* WordPress cron system integration

Email Notifications
* Event-based notifications (success, failure, restore completion)
* HTML and plain text email formats
* Customizable notification events
* Detailed backup reports and status emails

Security Features
* Protected backup directory with .htaccess security
* Comprehensive input validation and sanitization
* CSRF protection on all forms and AJAX operations
* Admin-only access with capability checks

Perfect For

Website Owners – Reliable site protection with minimal effort
Developers – Backup solution for client sites
Agencies – Manage multiple WordPress installations efficiently
Businesses – Backup and disaster recovery

What Gets Backed Up

Database – Complete WordPress database with all content and settings
Plugins – All installed plugins and their configuration files
Themes – Active, inactive, and child themes
Media Library – All uploaded files, images, and documents
System Info – WordPress version, PHP details, and configuration

Advanced Features

Real-Time Interface
* Live progress bars with detailed status messages
* Instant data updates without page refreshes
* Modal dialogs for confirmations
* Smooth fade animations and visual feedback

Smart Management
* Automatic old backup cleanup
* Configurable backup retention (1-50 backups)
* Backup size monitoring and disk space checks
* Comprehensive system information dashboard

Error Handling & Recovery
* Comprehensive error handling with user-friendly messages
* Automatic retry mechanisms for failed operations
* Detailed logging for troubleshooting
* Recovery suggestions for common issues

System Requirements

WordPress 5.0 or higher
PHP 7.4 or higher (PHP 8.0+ recommended)
ZipArchive PHP extension (required)
256MB+ PHP memory limit (512MB+ recommended)
Write permissions for wp-content/uploads directory
Sufficient disk space for backup storage

Filters

Developers can customize notifications via filters:

abocr_allow_notifications( $allow, $context, $success )
abocr_email_to( $to, $context, $success )
abocr_email_subject( $subject, $context, $success )
abocr_email_message( $message, $context, $success )
abocr_email_headers( $headers, $context, $success )

Where $context is backup or restore and $success is boolean.

Support & Development

Support: Available through WordPress.org support forums

Development: Open source plugin developed with WordPress best practices

Contributions: Welcome! Please follow WordPress coding standards

License: GPL v2 or later – same as WordPress

Credits

Developed by Dcastalia Ltd.

Built with WordPress best practices and modern web technologies

Protect your WordPress site with Auto-Backup & One-Click Restore – Complete backup solution

Installation

Automatic Installation

Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard
Go to Plugins Add New
Search for “Auto-Backup & One-Click Restore”
Click “Install Now” and then “Activate”
Navigate to “Backup” in your admin menu

Manual Installation

Download the plugin ZIP file
Upload to /wp-content/plugins/auto-backup-one-click-restore/ directory
Activate through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Go to “Backup” to start using the plugin

Initial Setup

Configure Settings – Go to Settings tab to configure automation
Set Email Notifications – Enable email alerts for backup events
Create First Backup – Click “Create Backup Now” to test
Enable Automation – Set up scheduled backups for continuous protection

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the real-time interface work?

The plugin uses AJAX technology to provide a seamless experience. All operations (backup, restore, delete) happen without page reloads, with live progress tracking and instant data updates.

What makes this plugin special?

This plugin includes advanced features like real-time AJAX interface, comprehensive email notifications, modern design, enhanced security, and professional-grade error handling.

How large can my backups be?

The plugin can handle sites of various sizes. For very large sites (1GB+), you may need to adjust server settings (memory limit, execution time). The plugin includes system requirements checking.

Where are backups stored?

Backups are stored in /wp-content/uploads/auto-backup-one-click-restore/ with .htaccess protection. The directory is secured against direct access for enhanced security.

Can I restore individual components?

Currently, the plugin performs complete site restoration. This ensures data consistency and prevents conflicts between different backup components.

How do automatic backups work?

The plugin integrates with WordPress cron system to create backups automatically. You can choose daily, weekly, or monthly frequency based on your site’s update frequency.

Is it safe to restore a backup?

Yes, but always test on a staging site first. The plugin includes safety warnings and confirmation dialogs. Restoration overwrites current files and database.

What happens to old backups?

The plugin automatically manages backup retention based on your “Maximum Backups” setting (1-50). Older backups are automatically deleted to save disk space.

Can I get email notifications?

Yes! The plugin includes email notification system with customizable events, HTML/plain text formats, and detailed backup reports.

Does this work with large sites?

Yes, the plugin is optimized for sites of all sizes. It includes memory management, progress tracking, and can handle large databases and file collections.

Review feed

Sabbir Mahmud

10/8/2025

I was looking for something like this.

An excellent WordPress backup plugin with a clean, real-time interface and reliable automation. Backups and restores are fast, transparent, and easy to manage, making it ideal for both beginners and developers. The email notifications and strong security measures are great touches. However, scheduling options could be more flexible, and large-site backups might strain lower-end servers.

Sakhawat Sifat

10/8/2025

Simple, effective, and easy to use

A well-designed backup tool with a smooth interface and straightforward setup. The backup and restore process works reliably, and the automation helps save time. It’s lightweight and easy to manage, making it a good fit for small and medium sites. Hoping to see more flexibility and advanced options in future updates.

Screenshots

Modern Dashboard - Clean interface with statistics and real-time progress screenshot-1.png
Settings Page - Comprehensive configuration with modern form design screenshot-2.png
Real-Time Progress - Live backup creation with detailed status updates screenshot-2.png
Email Notifications - Email alerts with detailed reports screenshot-3.png

Changelog

1.0.0 – 2024

Initial Release: Complete Backup Solution

Features:
* 🎨 Modern, clean admin interface
* ⚡ Real-time AJAX operations – no page reloads
* 📊 Live progress tracking with detailed status messages
* 📧 Email notification system with HTML/plain text options
* 🔔 Custom modal dialogs for confirmations
* 🛡️ Enhanced security with validation and CSRF protection
* 📈 Progress bars with visual feedback
* 📋 Backup file validation and integrity checks
* 🔄 Automatic backup scheduling and cleanup
* 📱 Mobile-responsive design
* 🌐 Internationalization (i18n) support

Technical Features:
* WordPress cron integration
* Protected backup directory
* Comprehensive error handling
* Rate limiting for AJAX calls
* File operation security
* Memory and time limit management

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