Description
SBR Simple Backup & Restore is built for site owners who want a direct backup workflow without extra services, scheduling screens, or unnecessary settings.
Create a backup, upload a backup file, keep backups in one list, and restore only when you choose.
Main features:
- Create a full backup ZIP containing WordPress files and the database.
- Upload a backup ZIP without restoring it immediately.
- Keep uploaded and created backups in a saved backups list.
- Restore any saved backup manually using its Restore button.
- Download or delete saved backups from the same screen.
- Follow long-running jobs with percentage progress.
- Use chunked admin jobs to reduce timeout risk on shared hosting.
- Use low-memory streaming for uploads, downloads, and restore operations.
- Use a fast ZIP mode where the hosting server supports it.
The plugin is focused on local backup and restore. It does not include cloud storage, scheduling, tracking scripts, remote services, or third-party libraries.
Developed by The Road Agency.
Installation
- Upload the plugin ZIP from Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Activate SBR Simple Backup & Restore.
- Open SBR Simple Backup & Restore from the bottom of the WordPress admin menu.
- Click Create Backup, or upload a backup ZIP and restore it later from the saved backups list.
FAQ
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Does this plugin include all files and the database?
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Yes. A backup created by the plugin contains the WordPress files and a database export inside one ZIP file.
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Does upload automatically restore the backup?
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No. Upload is save-only. Uploaded backups appear in the saved backups list, where you can restore them manually.
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Does the plugin require ZipArchive?
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Yes. PHP ZipArchive must be enabled on the server for backup and restore ZIP files.
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Is the plugin connected to an external service?
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No. The plugin does not call external APIs, does not include tracking, and does not send backup data to a remote service.
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Are the included assets GPL compatible?
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Yes. The plugin code and included assets are licensed under GPLv2 or later unless another GPL-compatible license is explicitly stated.
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Contributors & Developers
“SBR Simple Backup & Restore” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
2.2.0
- Updated internal prefixes to the longer tragency_sbr namespace for WordPress.org review.
- Reworked dynamic database queries to use WordPress identifier placeholders where supported.
2.1.0
- Fixed Plugin Check issues from the V2 package.
- Removed the manual text-domain loader that WordPress.org does not require.
- Replaced parse_url() with wp_parse_url().
- Escaped admin notice output and documented the binary ZIP stream exception.
- Added validated SQL identifier handling around dynamic backup and restore database queries.
- Added restore SQL statement validation for SBR backup imports.
- Documented expected backup/restore-only PHPCS exclusions for streaming file I/O and direct database maintenance.
2.0.0
- Cleaned the plugin for a lean V2 release.
- Removed unused legacy backup-step AJAX code.
- Removed inline admin menu CSS and kept a real compact menu icon asset.
- Kept the core features: background backup, upload-only storage, saved backups list, restore, download, delete, and progress notices.
- Kept unique V2 class naming to avoid conflicts with older test builds.
1.7.1
- Replaced the large admin menu image with a compact 20×20 icon inspired by the plugin logo.
- Kept the full logo inside the plugin admin page.
1.7.0
- Fixed possible class-name conflicts during installation when older versions are still active.
- Added background backup continuation so backups can keep running after leaving the plugin page.
- Added admin notices for running, completed, and failed backup jobs.
1.6.1
- Removed the Plugin URI header so the plugin and author URI values are not duplicated.
- Kept the Author URI as The Road Agency website.
1.6.0
- Updated the plugin name to SBR Simple Backup & Restore for a more distinctive WordPress.org submission name.
- Kept The Road Agency as the author and publisher.
- Kept the clean bottom admin menu, branded logo, and fast backup/restore engine.
1.5.0
- Updated public plugin metadata for The Road Agency.
- Kept the clean Simple Backup & Restore interface and bottom admin menu placement.
- Added branded logo and menu icon assets licensed under GPLv2 or later.
- Cleaned public readme wording and plugin headers.
1.4.0
- Added GPL license file and asset license notice.
- Added WordPress.org-style readme sections and FAQ.
- Moved admin JavaScript and CSS into registered admin assets.
- Added text domain loading and broader internationalization support.
- Removed unauthenticated restore access.
- Added stronger random backup filenames.
- Added additional directory access protection files.
1.3.0
- Added Simple Backup & Restore branding and admin menu logo.
- Moved the plugin to a bottom admin menu item.
1.2.0
- Added a faster backup and restore engine.
- Added streamed download handling.
- Added upload-only backup storage and restore buttons.