Title: Can I use multiple backup plugins?
Last modified: August 22, 2016

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# Can I use multiple backup plugins?

 *  [TheBParsons](https://wordpress.org/support/users/thebparsons/)
 * (@thebparsons)
 * [11 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/can-i-use-multiple-backup-plugins/)
 * This may be a stupid question, but I’ve had a couple backups fail on me so I’m
   a little overly cautious. Is there any problem with using multiple backup plugins
   in tandem? I’m just trying to cover my bases as I’d hate to lose my stuff again.
   Any advice would be appreciated, thank you.

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 *  [lisa](https://wordpress.org/support/users/contentiskey/)
 * (@contentiskey)
 * [11 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/can-i-use-multiple-backup-plugins/#post-5293966)
 * who is your web hosting company? some managed website hosts offer solutions too.
 * which backup plugin(s) are you thinking about using?
 *  Thread Starter [TheBParsons](https://wordpress.org/support/users/thebparsons/)
 * (@thebparsons)
 * [11 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/can-i-use-multiple-backup-plugins/#post-5294004)
 * I use GoDaddy, I haven’t looked into their backup options. I’m currently trying
   out Backup To Dropbox, but Updraft Plus and Duplicator have been recommended.
   I think BackWPup is what we used to use, but when our site crashed none of the
   backups were usable. It caused a huge problem obviously so now I’m looking to
   be beyond certain we’re safe.
 *  [lisa](https://wordpress.org/support/users/contentiskey/)
 * (@contentiskey)
 * [11 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/can-i-use-multiple-backup-plugins/#post-5294074)
 * I don’t use any of the plugins you mentioned.
    If you install multiple backup
   plugins, it may slow your website performance. I am not sure if the ones you 
   mentioned run in the background and use resources.
 * I typically use one of two paid backup plugins depending on my client’s needs.
   
   VaultPress from Automattic or Backup Buddy from ithemes

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