Title: Swift Backup Author: swiftplugins Published: Bowte 6, 2025 Last modified: Bowte 6, 2025 --- Search plugins ![](https://s.w.org/plugins/geopattern-icon/swift-backup.svg) # Swift Backup By [swiftplugins](https://profiles.wordpress.org/swiftplugins/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/swift-backup.zip) * [Details](https://fuc.wordpress.org/plugins/swift-backup/#description) * [Reviews](https://fuc.wordpress.org/plugins/swift-backup/#reviews) * [Installation](https://fuc.wordpress.org/plugins/swift-backup/#installation) * [Development](https://fuc.wordpress.org/plugins/swift-backup/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/swift-backup/) ## Description **Swift Backup** is a modern, lightweight WordPress backup and restore plugin designed to make website backups effortless. Create full site backups, schedule automated backups, and restore your website with just a few clicks. #### KEY FEATURES 🚀 **One-Click Backup & Restore** Create complete website backups in seconds. Restore your entire site or selected components with a single click. 📦 **Selective Backup Options** Choose exactly what to backup – files only, database only, or complete site backup. ☁️ **Cloud Storage Integration** Automatically upload backups to popular cloud storage providers: * Amazon S3 * Google Drive * Dropbox * OneDrive * FTP/SFTP ⏰ **Scheduled Automated Backups** Set it and forget it! Schedule automatic backups: * Hourly * Daily * Weekly * Monthly 📊 **Real-Time Progress Tracking** Monitor backup and restore operations with live progress indicators. Know exactly what’s happening. 🎨 **Modern React-Based Interface** Beautiful, intuitive admin interface built with React and Tailwind CSS. Fast, responsive, and easy to use. 📥 **Drag & Drop Restore** Simply drag and drop your backup file to restore. No complicated processes. 🔒 **Secure & Reliable** * Encrypted storage credentials * Secure file handling* Nonce verification * Capability checks * Input sanitization #### PERFECT FOR * **Site Owners**: Keep your website safe with regular automated backups * **Developers**: Quick backup before updates or changes * **Agencies**: Manage backups for multiple client sites * **Migrations**: Easy site migration to new hosting #### BACKUP INCLUDES * WordPress database (all tables) * Themes and plugins * Uploads and media files * WordPress core files (optional) * Custom files and directories #### FILE FORMAT Swift Backup uses `.swftbkp` files – ZIP archives with JSON metadata for easy identification and management. #### REQUIREMENTS * WordPress 5.0 or higher * PHP 7.4 or higher * MySQL 5.6 or higher * ZipArchive PHP extension * Sufficient disk space for backups * cURL extension (for cloud storage) #### PRO VERSION (COMING SOON) * Multi-site support * Incremental backups * Additional cloud providers * Priority support * Advanced scheduling options * Backup encryption * Email reports ### Privacy Policy Swift Backup does NOT collect any user data. The plugin: * Does NOT send data to external servers (except your configured cloud storage) * Does NOT track users * Does NOT use cookies * Does NOT collect analytics * Stores cloud storage credentials locally in your WordPress database (encrypted) All backup operations happen entirely on your server and your configured cloud storage. ### Support Need help? We’re here for you! * **Support Forum**: [wordpress.org/support/plugin/swift-backup](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/swift-backup/) * **Documentation**: [pixarlabs.com/swift-backup/docs](https://pixarlabs.com/swift-backup/docs) * **Bug Reports**: [github.com/pixarlabs/swift-backup/issues](https://github.com/pixarlabs/swift-backup/issues) ### Source Code This plugin includes minified JavaScript and CSS files for production use. The original source code is available: #### React Admin App (admin-app/) The main admin interface is built with React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS. Source files are located in the `admin-app/src/` directory. **Build Tools:** * Vite (build tool) * TypeScript (type-safe JavaScript) * Tailwind CSS (utility CSS framework) * React 18 **To build from source:** 1. Navigate to the `admin-app/` directory 2. Run `yarn install` to install dependencies 3. Run `yarn build` to create production files The built files are output to `assets/js/swift-backup-admin.js` and `assets/css/ swift-backup-admin.css`. #### Third-Party Libraries * **React** – MIT License – https://reactjs.org * **Tailwind CSS** – MIT License – https://tailwindcss.com * **Radix UI** – MIT License – https://www.radix-ui.com * **TanStack Query** – MIT License – https://tanstack.com/query * **Lucide Icons** – ISC License – https://lucide.dev * **Shadcn/ui** – MIT License – https://ui.shadcn.com All source code is included in the plugin package under the `admin-app/src/` directory. ### Credits * UI Components: [Shadcn/ui](https://ui.shadcn.com) * Icons: [Lucide React](https://lucide.dev) ## Installation #### AUTOMATIC INSTALLATION 1. Log in to your WordPress admin panel 2. Navigate to **Plugins Add New** 3. Search for **“Swift Backup”** 4. Click **“Install Now”** 5. Click **“Activate”** after installation completes 6. Go to **Swift Backup** in the admin menu #### MANUAL INSTALLATION 1. Download the plugin ZIP file 2. Log in to WordPress admin panel 3. Navigate to **Plugins Add New Upload Plugin** 4. Click **“Choose File”** and select the downloaded ZIP 5. Click **“Install Now”** 6. Activate the plugin 7. Go to **Swift Backup** in the admin menu #### AFTER ACTIVATION 1. Go to **Swift Backup Backups** 2. Click **“Create New Backup”** 3. Choose backup options (files, database, or both) 4. Click **“Start Backup”** 5. Wait for completion (progress shown in real-time) For scheduled backups: 1. Go to **Swift Backup Schedule** 2. Click **“Add New Schedule”** 3. Configure frequency and options 4. Save schedule ## FAQ ### How do I create my first backup? After activating the plugin: 1. Go to **Swift Backup Backups** 2. Click **“Create New Backup”** 3. Select what to include (files, database, or both) 4. Click **“Start Backup”** 5. Monitor progress in real-time ### Where are backups stored? Backups are stored in `/wp-content/uploads/swift-backups/` by default. You can also configure cloud storage to automatically upload backups to Amazon S3, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, or FTP. ### How do I restore from a backup? **Method 1: Existing Backup** 1. Go to **Swift Backup Backups** 2. Find your backup in the list 3. Click the **“Restore”** button 4. Choose what to restore (files, database, or both) 5. Click **“Start Restore”** **Method 2: Upload Backup** 1. Go to **Swift Backup Restore** 2. Drag and drop your `.swiftbackup` file 3. Click **“Start Restore”** ### Can I schedule automatic backups? Yes! Go to **Swift Backup Schedule** and create automated backup schedules with options for hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly backups. ### Does it work with large websites? Yes! Swift Backup is designed to handle large websites efficiently. It uses: * Chunked processing to avoid memory limits * Time-limit management for long operations * Progress tracking for transparency * Resume capability for interrupted backups ### Which cloud storage providers are supported? Currently supported: * Amazon S3 * Google Drive * Dropbox * OneDrive * FTP/SFTP servers More providers coming in future updates! ### Is my data secure? Absolutely! Swift Backup implements: * Encrypted storage of cloud credentials * Nonce verification for all actions * Capability checks (only admins can access) * Input sanitization and output escaping * Secure file handling * No external requests (except to configured cloud storage) ### Can I exclude files from backups? Yes! You can specify custom exclusion patterns. By default, these are excluded: * Cache directories * node_modules * .git directories * debug.log files * Other backup plugin directories ### What file format does it use? Swift Backup creates `.swftbkp` files – standard ZIP archives with JSON metadata. These can be opened with any ZIP utility if needed. ### How much disk space do I need? Backup files can be large depending on your site. As a general rule: * Small site (< 100MB): 200MB free space recommended * Medium site (< 1GB): 2GB free space recommended * Large site (> 1GB): 2-3x your site size recommended ### Can I download backups? Yes! From **Swift Backup Backups**, click the download icon next to any backup to download it to your computer. ### Does it backup the database? Yes! Swift Backup creates complete SQL dumps of your WordPress database, including all tables with the WordPress prefix. ### Will it slow down my website? No! Backups run in the background and are optimized to minimize server load. Scheduled backups typically run during low-traffic periods. ### Can I use it on localhost? Yes! Swift Backup works perfectly on local development environments. ### Is multisite supported? Multisite support is coming in the Pro version. ### How do I get support? * **Free Support**: Use the [WordPress.org support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/swift-backup/) * **Documentation**: Visit our [documentation](https://pixarlabs.com/swift-backup/docs) * **Bug Reports**: Report issues on [GitHub](https://github.com/pixarlabs/swift-backup/issues) ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “Swift Backup” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ swiftplugins ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/swiftplugins/) * [ Pixar Labs ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/pixarlabs/) [Translate “Swift Backup” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/swift-backup) ### Interested in development? 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