Fatal Error When Using MainWP Child with BackWPup v5.2.2 (get_instance() Method Missing) #789
Description
Description of Issue:
After updating to BackWPup v5.2.2, sites using the MainWP Child plugin crash due to a fatal error. The crash is caused by a call to a get_instance() method on the BackWPup class, which no longer exists in BackWPup v5.2.2.
This issue does not affect BackWPup v5.2.1. and earlier.
A hotfix is planned.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Install or update BackWPup to version 5.2.2.
- Activate the MainWP Child plugin.
- Reload the site frontend or backend.
- Observe a fatal error due to BackWPup::get_instance() being undefined.
Note
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Reported on: 2025-05-20
Issue confirmed with dev team: 2025-05-20
Resolved: Pending