Secure your site with the world’s #1 backup plugin.

UpdraftPlus is for anyone who wants full control over their WordPress backups, not just reliance on host-level backups.

It’s used by:

• Freelancers managing client sites
• Agencies handling migrations and maintenance
• WooCommerce store owners
• Bloggers who can’t afford downtime
• Developers who need WP-CLI control

Host backups can be helpful, but they’re not always accessible on demand, restorable at file level, or stored independently. Many users choose UpdraftPlus because they want redundancy and direct access to their own backup data.

How do I install UpdraftPlus?

Installing UpdraftPlus only takes a few minutes.

If you’re using the free version, follow our step-by-step guide on how to install UpdraftPlus Free.

If you’ve purchased a licence, see our guide on how to install UpdraftPlus Premium, including how to activate your account and unlock Premium features.

WordPress users tell us they love UpdraftPlus because ‘it just works’. If you’re exploring different options, our guide to the best free WordPress backup plugins compares some of the most popular choices and explains what to look for.

UpdraftPlus has more users and more five-star reviews on the WordPress directory than any other WordPress backup and migration plugin.

Our support desk is manned by a skilled team of developers. 90% of support tickets are responded to within 24 hours and we have a satisfaction rating of more than 80%.

The free version covers the essentials: manual and scheduled backups, remote storage options and easy restores.

It’s ideal for simple sites or anyone getting started with independent backups.

UpdraftPlus Premium adds advanced protection and workflow tools, including:

• Automatic backups before updates
• Incremental backups (so you don’t need full backups every time)
• Direct site-to-site migration
• Back up to multiple storage locations for built-in redundancy
• More cloud storage options
• Multisite support
• Database encryption and anonymisation
• Premium support from our development team

If your site generates income, handles customer data or supports client work, Premium gives you greater control, stronger redundancy and more predictable recovery.

These are just some of the most popular Premium features. Compare UpdraftPlus Free vs Premium to see the full feature breakdown and decide which version is right for your website.

Backing up your WordPress site with UpdraftPlus is quick and straightforward. You can create a manual backup at any time or configure automatic scheduled backups to protect your website without any ongoing effort.

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to back up your WordPress site with UpdraftPlus to learn how to configure backup schedules, choose a remote storage location and restore your website if needed.

For more tutorials, troubleshooting advice and feature guides, visit the complete UpdraftPlus documentation.

Yes. UpdraftPlus has a free version available in the WordPress plugin directory that lets you back up and restore your site with just a few clicks.

If your website supports your business, clients or income, many users upgrade to Premium for added protection. Premium includes automatic backups before updates, incremental backups, advanced migration tools and direct support from our development team.

Free gets you started. Premium gives you proper peace of mind.

UpdraftPlus makes it easy to migrate your WordPress website to a new domain, server or hosting provider. The free version supports migration using a backup and restore workflow, while UpdraftPlus Premium includes direct site-to-site migration for an even faster, more streamlined process.

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to migrate your WordPress site with UpdraftPlus to learn the complete process for both the Free and Premium versions.

Yes, with Premium.

UpdraftPlus Premium supports WordPress multisite networks, so you can back up and restore either individual sites within the network or the entire network when needed.

If you’re running multisite for clients, schools, communities or internal teams, Premium gives you clear control over how backups are managed without complicated workarounds.

Yes. With UpdraftPlus you can migrate a WooCommerce site easily, including stores with large databases, orders and customer data.

Premium features like incremental backups and direct site-to-site migration help make larger store migrations safer, more controlled and more reliable.

For busy stores, these tools reduce the risk of data loss and minimise disruption during the move.

You choose.

UpdraftPlus supports a wide range of remote storage locations including Dropbox, Google Drive and Amazon S3.

With Premium, you can also back up WordPress to multiple storage locations at the same time, giving you built-in redundancy rather than relying on a single copy.

Premium also includes additional storage options and integrated storage via UpdraftVault.

For best protection, we recommend keeping at least one copy offsite and, where possible, maintaining more than one backup location.

No. UpdraftPlus is designed to run backups in the background without affecting normal site activity.

Backups can be scheduled for quieter times, and Premium’s incremental backups reduce server load by only backing up changes rather than the entire site each time.

For most sites, performance impact is minimal when backups are configured sensibly.

We consider all requests for refunds, particularly if made within the first 10 days after purchase.

If you’re experiencing a problem or to discuss a refund, please contact our friendly support team via the customer support form.

It depends on how often your site changes.

• Occasional updates? Weekly may be fine.
• Business site? Daily is safer.
• WooCommerce or membership site? Daily or more frequently.

As a rule of thumb, back up your site as often as you’d want to be able to restore it. Many site owners also follow the 3-2-1 backup rule, which recommends keeping multiple copies of your backups in different locations for better protection.

No. Most users are up and running within minutes.

The interface is designed to be straightforward, with clear options for scheduling backups and restoring your site when needed.

If you’re more technical, you can use WP-CLI and access more granular controls, but you don’t need development experience to use UpdraftPlus confidently.

The free version includes community support via WordPress.org.

Premium customers get access to our dedicated support team of WordPress experts, including experienced developers who can help troubleshoot, advise and resolve issues quickly.

Get 12 months of updates and releases with every purchase of UpdraftPlus Premium. Subscriptions are automatically renewing and you can cancel at any time.

Yes. UpdraftPlus is designed to handle large WordPress sites, including substantial databases and media libraries.

For bigger or high-traffic sites, Premium’s incremental backups reduce server strain by backing up only what has changed, rather than the entire site each time.

This makes the process more efficient and more predictable, even as your site grows.