Description
At a glance
Backup Migration v2.1.7 — free WordPress plugin download. Key facts: 80K+ active installs · 4.9/5 rating from 1,333 reviews · updated August 11, 2026 · requires WordPress 4.6+ & PHP 5.6+.
TL;DR:
- 🚀 Lightning fast backups
- 🪶 Lightweight – just over 1MB
- ⚡ Super-quick migration with only a few clicks
- 🎯 Incredibly easy to use – no tech skills required
- ☁️ Many free storage options: Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, pCloud, Amazon S3 & more
- 🔒 Exclusive own storage solution with 1GB of free space – unique on the market!
👉 Try it out instantly on a live demo
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Creating a backup of your site has never been easier!
Simply install the plugin, click on “Create backup now” – done.
Website migration is just as easy and FREE, with just two clicks!
Wide range of available cloud storage locations: Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Amazon S3, Wasabi, pCloud, SFTP & FTP, and free cloud storage BackupBliss.
You can also schedule backups, e.g. define that a backup should be taken automatically every week (or every day/month).
Use a wide choice of configuration options:
- Define exactly which files / databases should be in the backup, and which should not
- Define where the backup will be stored (store locally and/or backup to cloud)
- Define what name your backup should have, in which instances you should receive a notification email, and much more
- Additional advanced features included in the premium: smart exclusion rules, Tar and GZip compression methods, full email notifications, automatic backups before updates, and more.
This plugin is all in one solution if you need to migrate your site to another host or just restore the local backup.
Note: This (free) version is limited to backups of 4GB in size, due to native WordPress ZIP limitations. For unlimited sizes and increased stability for larger sites, please have a look at the Premium Plugin. The code of this free plugin is licensed under GPLv3, however, we claim rights to other content. Please read the full Terms of Use that touch other points as well and apply in entirety.
If any questions come up, please ask us in the Support Forum – we’re always happy to help!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I download Backup Migration?
Backup Migration 2.1.7 is the latest version. It is a WordPress plugin you can download here free of charge under the GPL license, with the complete feature set included and no trial limitations. It holds a 4.9/5 rating from 1,333 user reviews.
Does Backup Migration cost anything?
No. Backup Migration 2.1.7 is 100% free — the full GPL version, not a trial or demo. There are no download limits, no accounts to create, and no upsells during the download.
How do I install Backup Migration 2.1.7?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Backup Migration?
Backup Migration 2.1.7 requires WordPress 4.6 or higher and PHP 5.6 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Backup Migration last updated?
Version 2.1.7 was last updated on August 11, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Backup Migration download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Technical details
| Version | 2.1.7 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | August 11, 2026 |
| Active installs | 80,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.9/5 (1,333 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 4.6 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 or higher |
| Author | Inisev |
| Tags | backup, backups, migrate, migration, staging |
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