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
Documentation: pixarlabs.com/swift-backup/docs
Bug Reports: 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
Icons: Lucide React

Installation

AUTOMATIC INSTALLATION

Log in to your WordPress admin panel
Navigate to Plugins Add New
Search for «Swift Backup»
Click «Install Now»
Click «Activate» after installation completes
Go to Swift Backup in the admin menu

MANUAL INSTALLATION

Download the plugin ZIP file
Log in to WordPress admin panel
Navigate to Plugins Add New Upload Plugin
Click «Choose File» and select the downloaded ZIP
Click «Install Now»
Activate the plugin
Go to Swift Backup in the admin menu

AFTER ACTIVATION

Go to Swift Backup Backups
Click «Create New Backup»
Choose backup options (files, database, or both)
Click «Start Backup»
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:

Go to Swift Backup Backups
Click «Create New Backup»
Select what to include (files, database, or both)
Click «Start Backup»
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
Documentation: Visit our documentation
Bug Reports: Report issues on GitHub

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Description

KEY FEATURES

PERFECT FOR

BACKUP INCLUDES

FILE FORMAT

REQUIREMENTS

PRO VERSION (COMING SOON)

Privacy Policy

Support

Source Code

React Admin App (admin-app/)

Third-Party Libraries

Credits

Installation

AUTOMATIC INSTALLATION

MANUAL INSTALLATION

AFTER ACTIVATION

FAQ

How do I create my first backup?

Where are backups stored?

How do I restore from a backup?

Can I schedule automatic backups?

Does it work with large websites?

Which cloud storage providers are supported?

Is my data secure?

Can I exclude files from backups?

What file format does it use?

How much disk space do I need?

Can I download backups?

Does it backup the database?

Will it slow down my website?

Can I use it on localhost?

Is multisite supported?

How do I get support?

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