Site Migration & Backup Export (Pete Panel)

Migrate, clone, or back up your full WordPress site (files + database) in one click - ready for instant deployment.

Description

Site Migration & Backup Export (Pete Panel) is a powerful WordPress migration plugin and backup plugin that lets you export, clone, or move your entire WordPress site in one click.

Create a complete WordPress backup and migration export including files and database, packaged into a secure, ready-to-deploy archive.

Ideal for WordPress site migration, secure backups, staging environments, cloning, and local development workflows.

Unlike many WordPress migration plugins, this plugin focuses on generating a clean WordPress export that includes both files and database in a structured format. It can also serve as a lightweight WordPress backup solution for manual migrations and staging workflows.

The generated ZIP is structured exactly as Pete Panel expects.

During import, Pete Panel extracts the archive into a massive_file/ directory.

Therefore the ZIP file itself must contain the following at its root (do NOT include a massive_file/ folder inside the ZIP):

• filem/
• query.sql
• config.txt

This plugin automatically generates that structure for you.

After export, you receive a secure, admin-only download link inside WordPress.

Migration & Backup Features

• Full WordPress migration export (files + database)
• Complete WordPress backup generation
• Generates Pete Panel-ready archive structure
• Background processing via WP-Cron
• Force-run fallback if WP-Cron is blocked
• Secure admin-only download endpoint
• Automatic ZIP cleanup after successful download
• Sensible default exclusions for secrets and heavy folders
• Lightweight alternative for manual site migration workflows

How the Migration & Backup Export Works

1. Click Start export in WP Admin → Pete Converter.
2. The plugin queues the WordPress migration export via WP-Cron (background processing).
3. If WP-Cron is blocked by your host, the UI can trigger a fallback that runs the export directly.
4. When finished, a Download button appears.
5. Download the ZIP and use it for WordPress migration, backup storage, cloning, or import into Pete Panel.

Security protections include:

• Admin capability required (manage_options)
• Download bound to the user who created the export
• Nonce-protected URL
• Strict path validation inside the export directory

After a successful download, the ZIP file is automatically deleted to reduce leftover sensitive data on the server.

Export Storage Location

The plugin attempts to write WordPress backup exports to:

1. Preferred location (outside uploads): wp-content/pete-panel-site-converter-exports/

If not writable, it falls back to:

2. Uploads directory: wp-content/uploads/pete-panel-site-converter/

In both cases the plugin creates:

• .htaccess (deny access for Apache environments)
• index.html

Note: On Nginx servers, .htaccess rules may not apply. Regardless, downloads remain protected by WordPress permissions, nonces, and strict path checks.

Default Exclusions

To avoid exporting common secrets and unnecessary bulk during WordPress migration or backup creation, the plugin excludes (not limited to):

• wp-config.php
• .env
• .git/, .svn/, .hg/
• node_modules/, vendor/
• Common cache and backup directories inside wp-content/

Developers can customize exclusions using the filter:

pete_psc_export_excludes

Installation

1. Upload the plugin folder to /wp-content/plugins/pete-panel-site-converter/
   or install via the WordPress Plugins screen.
2. Activate the plugin.
3. Go to Pete Converter in the WordPress admin.
4. Click Start export.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I find the exported ZIP?

Go to WP Admin → Pete Converter, run a WordPress migration export, and click the Download button when ready.

Does it include uploads, themes, and plugins?

Yes. The filem/ directory inside the ZIP is a full WordPress site copy including wp-content/ (uploads, plugins, themes), unless excluded by default rules or filters.

Why is the folder called massive_file?

Pete Panel extracts the archive into a directory named massive_file/ during import.
The ZIP itself must NOT contain that folder.

What if WP-Cron is blocked?

Some hosts disable or block WP-Cron. The plugin includes a fallback route that allows the WordPress migration and backup export to run directly if background processing does not progress.

Is the download link public?

No. Downloads are:

• Admin-only
• Nonce-protected
• Bound to the creating user
• Restricted to the plugin’s export directory

Does this replace other WordPress backup plugins?

This plugin focuses on WordPress migration exports and manual WordPress backups rather than automated scheduled backup systems.

If you need recurring off-site backups, use a dedicated WordPress backup plugin alongside this tool.

If you need a reliable WordPress migration and backup export tool that creates a full WordPress backup (files + database) for cloning, staging, or local development, this plugin provides a simple and secure solution.

Screenshots

1. Export screen with “Start export” button
2. Progress bar during WordPress migration export
3. Download button when export is ready

Third-Party Libraries

This plugin bundles a third-party library:

• mysqldump-php
  File: bin/Mysqldump.php
  License: GNU General Public License v3.0
  License file: licenses/GPL-3.0.txt

Changelog

1.0.0

• Initial release.
• WordPress migration and backup export functionality.
• Background export via WP-Cron with force-run fallback.
• Secure admin-only download endpoint.
• Automatic ZIP cleanup after download.
• Default exclusions for common secret, cache, and backup paths.
• Translatable admin UI strings.

Upgrade Notice

1.0.0

Initial release.