Simple and minimal backup plugin for WordPress. Create database and files backups with one click.
| Author: | Takashi Fujisaki (profile at wordpress.org) |
| WordPress version required: | 6.0 |
| WordPress version tested: | 6.9.4 |
| Plugin version: | 1.3.0 |
| Added to WordPress repository: | 17-11-2025 |
| Last updated: | 20-03-2026 |
| Rating, %: | 0 |
| Rated by: | 0 |
| Plugin URI: | https://wordpress.org/plugins/tiny-backup/ |
| Total downloads: | 231 |
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Tiny Backup is a WordPress plugin that allows you to create backup files simply and without any complicated configuration.
You can create and download the bare minimum backup with just one click, stress-free.
Manual Backup
- Database backup (SQL inside ZIP) with a single click
- Files backup from your uploads folder — select specific subfolders as needed
- Clear progress indicator during backup
Auto Backup (WP-Cron)
- Set separate schedules for database and files backups (daily / weekly / monthly)
- Configure time, day of week, or day of month for each schedule
- Manage retention: set max generations for database and files independently
- Email notifications on success and/or failure (sent to the admin email address)
General
- No external services; everything runs on your server
- Backup files are stored in
wp-content/tiny-backup
This plugin is ideal for small to medium sites that need simple, low-overhead backups.
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