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Simple Post Backup by HMT

Easily export/import WordPress posts in JSON format, including featured images. Designed for simplicity and future extensibility.

by hamatim · github.com/caovanthanh203/simple-post-backup-by-hmt

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Install

No release zip yet. The repository archive installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow:

wp plugin install https://github.com/caovanthanh203/simple-post-backup-by-hmt/archive/refs/heads/master.zip
Readme github.com/caovanthanh203/simple-post-backup-by-hmt ↗

Simple plugin to export and import WordPress posts in JSON format — including featured images and trashed/draft statuses.

Description

Simple Post Backup by HMT makes it easy to:

  • Export posts (including Draft and Trashed posts) in JSON format
  • Import JSON files and restore posts with original status
  • Back up and restore featured images (thumbnails)
  • Keep things minimal — no unnecessary options or clutter

Useful for quick backups, migrations, or developing with dummy content.

Features

  • ✅ Choose post type to export
  • ✅ Select post status: Published, Draft, Trashed
  • ✅ Export as a downloadable JSON file
  • ✅ Import JSON into any WordPress site
  • ✅ Automatically re-download and assign featured images
  • ✅ Clean and simple admin interface
  • 🔜 Planned support for remote syncing & scheduled backups

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin folder to /wp-content/plugins/ or install via dashboard.
  2. Activate the plugin from Plugins > Installed Plugins.
  3. Go to Tools > Simple Post Backup in the admin menu.

Screenshots

  1. Admin interface with export/import options
  2. Example JSON structure
  3. Future plugins showcase

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I choose which posts to export?

Yes, you can select post type and which post statuses to include (Published, Draft, Trashed).

Are featured images exported?

Yes! The plugin backs up featured image URLs and attempts to re-download them when importing.

What post types are supported?

All public post types (posts, pages, and custom post types).

Does this plugin export custom fields or taxonomy terms?

Not yet — this will be added in a future version.

Changelog

1.1

  • New: Added checkboxes to filter exported post statuses
  • New: English language support
  • New: Renamed plugin to “Simple Post Backup by HMT”

1.0

  • Initial release with JSON export/import and featured image support

Upgrade Notice

1.1

This update adds selectable post statuses and rebrands the plugin UI in English.

License

This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.