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DBC Backup 2

DBC Backup 2 is a safe & simple way to schedule regular WordPress database backups using the wp-cron batch jobs.

By Damien Saunders·Sql·Free
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·100 active installs·Updated 12 years ago
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As of April 2026, DBC Backup 2 is a WordPress sql plugin with 100 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 15K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.6+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2012. Last updated 12 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Search & Replace.

0/5Rating
100active installs
15K+total downloads
14 yearssince 2012

Overview

DBC Backup 2 can give you the confidence that your WordPress database is backed-up and securely stored on your server.

You select when and where your backup will be generated. The backup file is saved to directory on your web server which for many people is free storage and more reliable then saving to your home computer.

Key Features

  • Secure – The file name includes some random characters which makes it impossible for someone to guess the backup name and download it.
  • Safe – the backup directory is protected with a .htaccess and an empty index.html file which means no-one can browse or download the file via the web
  • Storage – If your server has supports it, you can select between three different compression formats: none, Gzip and Bzip2.
  • Schedule – you can set hour…
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Ratings & Reviews

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Compatibility

WordPress3.6+ requiredTested up to 3.7.41
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

Version 2.3

  • Major update, new layout
  • FIXED – issue with SQL file that prevented it from being imported
  • FIXED – a lot of the PHP error notices which annoy many developers
  • FIXED – now use mysqli.query as mysql_query is deprecated
  • FIXED – since 2.3.25 issue with plugin settings

…and 1 more changes

View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

Damien SaundersDamien Saunders
Plugin Info
Version
2.3.25
Last Updated
Jan 5, 2014
WP Requires
3.6+
Tested Up To
3.7.41
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
100
Downloads
15K+
Added
Jul 10, 2012
Business
Free

Tags

sqlcronbackupdatabaseschedule

Developer

D
Damien Saunders
1 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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