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BackupBuddy
BackupBuddy is a WordPress backup plugin from iThemes, also sold under the name Solid Backups. It handles automated backups, restores and site migration, and it runs the backup work on cloud servers instead of your hosting account. The goal is to keep your site data stored safely offsite.
- Version
- 9.1.20
- Released
- Jul 22, 2026
- Developer
- iThemes
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $6.39 a year on its own
What’s new in BackupBuddy 9.1.20
Version 9.1.20 · Jul 22, 2026
Latest
- SecurityHardened authorization checks on backup download handlers.
What it does
Many backup plugins run heavy PHP processes on your own hosting server, which uses up resources and local storage. This plugin moves that work to SolidWP cloud servers. Backups are started and processed off your host, and the data is stored offsite. After the first full backup, daily incremental backups save only the files and database entries that changed, and object versioning keeps storage use down. The package includes 20GB of cloud storage, so you are not relying on the limited space your host provides.
When something goes wrong, you can restore the whole site from any backup with one click. An activity timeline shows when each backup ran and how many posts, pages and uploads it contains, which helps you pick the right point to roll back to. If you look after several sites, a central dashboard lets you manage all of them and their backups in one place. Backups are encrypted, and the plugin also offers malware scanning and site migration.
Best for
- Agencies and freelancers managing many client WordPress sites
- Site owners on hosting with limited server resources
- Bloggers who want automatic offsite backups
Features
Cloud-based backup processing
Backups are started and processed on SolidWP cloud servers rather than your hosting server, which keeps the load on your host lower during each run.
Daily incremental backups
After the first full backup, only changed files and database entries are saved, which keeps each daily backup smaller and reduces the storage it needs.
One-click site restore
Restore your entire WordPress site from any saved backup with a single click, which helps you recover quickly after a problem or a bad change.
Activity timeline
See the date and time of each backup along with the number of posts, pages and uploads it includes, so choosing a restore point is easier.
Central management dashboard
Manage all of your WordPress sites and their backups from one interface, which suits anyone responsible for several client or personal sites.
Encrypted offsite storage
Backups are encrypted and kept offsite, with 20GB of included cloud storage, so your copies stay separate from the server that hosts your site.
Site migration and malware scanning
Move a WordPress site to a new location and scan for malware using the same tool you rely on for backups and restores.
BackupBuddy older versions
- 9.1.19Jun 31 security fix
- 9.1.18Feb 171 improvement
- 9.1.17Jul 23, 20251 improvement
- 9.1.16Apr 30, 2025
- 9.1.15Mar 26, 2025
- 9.1.14Nov 13, 2024
- 9.1.13Jul 2, 2024
- 9.1.12Apr 30, 2024
- 9.1.11Mar 12, 2024
- 9.1.10Mar 7, 2024
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
23 older versions in all. If you need one that is not listed, ask support.
Questions about BackupBuddy
Will running backups slow down my hosting server?
The backup process is started and handled on SolidWP cloud servers instead of your host, so it avoids running heavy PHP backup jobs on your own server. Incremental backups also mean only changed data is processed after the first full backup.
Where are my backups stored?
Backups are stored offsite in the cloud, and 20GB of cloud storage is included. Because the copies live away from your hosting account, they stay available even if the server running your site has a problem.
Can I manage backups for more than one site?
Yes. A central dashboard lets you view and manage all of your WordPress sites and their backups from one place, and the activity timeline helps you check what each backup contains before you restore it.
Is BackupBuddy free?
The code of BackupBuddy is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of BackupBuddy is this?
Version 9.1.20, released Jul 22, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update BackupBuddy?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of BackupBuddy automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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