Swift Backup
Complete WordPress backup solution with cloud storage, scheduled backups, and one-click restore. Modern UI with real-time progress tracking.
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- Version
- trunk
- Last Updated
- Dec 06, 2025
- Requires WP
- 5.0+
- Tested Up To
- 6.8
- PHP Version
- 7.4 or higher
- Author
- Pixarlabs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Swift Backup
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
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)
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