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mk Simple Backups

Allows you to create simple backups on a dedicated page nested in the "Tools" Menu.

By michitzky·Db·Free
5(1 reviews)
·20 active installs·Updated 5 years ago
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As of April 2026, mk Simple Backups is a WordPress db plugin with 20 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews. It has been downloaded 4.8K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.7+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2014. Last updated 5 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Database for Contact Form 7.

5/51 reviews
20active installs
4.8K+total downloads
12 yearssince 2014

Overview

On a page within the “Tools” Submenu, you’ll find a simple form which lets you choose the ingredients of a current Backup:

  • Uploads (either by scanning your Upload Directory, or by fetching Attachments from your Database)
  • Active Theme (and its parent theme, if used)
  • SQL-Dump containing the Mysql Database
  • A list of active Plugins

Backups will be stored within a folder in wp-content and be downloadable from the Backend. Once the downloads are finished, the backup files on the Server can be flushed.

What’s good:

  • Simple: Choose what is included in your Backup and download the resulting ZIP Archive from your Backend
  • Unobtrusive: It’s nested within the “Tools” submenu and comes without any bling bling, following default WP Backend Styles
  • Lightweight:…
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Ratings & Reviews

51 reviews
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Compatibility

WordPress3.7+ requiredTested up to 5.5.18
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.0.11

  • Compatibility with WP 5.5
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Contributors

michitzkymichitzky
Plugin Info
Version
1.0.11
Last Updated
Aug 31, 2020
WP Requires
3.7+
Tested Up To
5.5.18
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
20
Downloads
4.8K+
Added
Apr 11, 2014
Business
Free

Tags

dbbackupuploads

Developer

M
michitzky
1 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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