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Local database backups plus optional file archives (wp-content and site root files) for ClassicPress.

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2.1.2latest · 15d ago

Install

Download fx-backup-2.1.2.zip From the 2.1.2 release on GitHub, Oct 8, 2026

Upload it under Plugins → Add New Plugin → Upload Plugin, then activate.

Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:

wp plugin install https://github.com/wolffe/fx-backup/releases/download/2.1.2/fx-backup-2.1.2.zip
No built-in updater. New versions won't appear under Dashboard → Updates. Install new releases yourself, or let Git Updater track the repository.

Description

FX Backup creates local database backups and optional file archives (wp-content except the backup folder, plus site root files). Not a full-site backup (no wp-admin/wp-includes). Backups can be emailed as attachments. Copy files offsite for production use.

Installation

  1. Download the plugin
  2. Install it via the Upload section of ClassicPress | Plugins | Add New
  3. Go to the FX Backup page and configure it.

Changelog

2.1.0

  • REBRAND: Smart Backup renamed to FX Backup (functions, CSS classes, option keys, cron hooks)
  • UPDATE: Removed legacy Smart Backup option and cron migration code

2.0.1

  • UPDATE: ClassicPress-only branding; removed Help admin tab
  • UPDATE: Removed dead scheduling flags and unused option defaults
  • UPDATE: Pruned obsolete translation strings

2.0.0

  • NEW: Optional local wp-content file backup (.tar.gz) with database backups
  • NEW: Files Manager saves archives to the backup folder and logs them in Backup Manager
  • UPDATE: Backup rotation uses filemtime for .sql, .sql.gz, and .tar.gz files
  • UPDATE: ClassicPress 2.7 / PHP 8.0 compatibility; removed cPanel and S3

1.9

  • FIX: Fixed wrong path in translation files
  • FIX: Updated en_US PO catalog
  • UPDATE: Updated WordPress compatibility
  • UPDATE: Changed menu icon to dashicon
  • UPDATE: Cleaned up main menu
  • UPDATE: Removed unused constants
  • UPDATE: Fresh documentation
  • IMPROVEMENT: Removed nonfunctional admin bar menu link
  • IMPROVEMENT: Removed bz2 compression
  • IMPROVEMENT: Backup engine performance improvements
  • IMPROVEMENT: Removed all deprecated mysql_ functions

1.8.1

  • Updated 3.7 compatibility
  • Updated thumbnail as part of plugin refresh

1.8

  • Fixed a wrong path for the admin bar button
  • Fixed S3 warnings if no keys are introduced
  • Fixed several MP6 styles
  • Removed changelog.txt from /documentation/

1.7

  • Added cPanel backup
  • Fixed several missing options
  • Fixed hardcoded plugin paths
  • Fixed hardcoded translation files
  • Removed CRON details due to performance issues

1.6.3

  • Added 2 untranslated strings

1.6.2

  • Fixed the plugin's textdomain path (added local path for moved WordPress installations)
  • Added an untranslated string
  • Added a footer to Backup Manager table (for consistency)
  • Updated German translation (thanks Alexander Pfabel)

1.6.1

  • Fixed the plugin's textdomain path (an uninitialized variable caused a small warning)
  • Added several untranslated strings
  • Added an option to increase memory and execution time
  • Added German translation (thanks Alexander Pfabel)

1.6.0

  • Completely overhauled plugin internal structure
  • Fixed a timout value not being passed to backup page
  • Fixed lots of compatibility errors with various server configurations
  • Added more schedule options (monthly, weekly, hourly, daily) with second precision
  • Added email notification and backup attachment
  • Added file backup and download
  • Removed useless options
  • Hardcoded some unnecessary options, such as execution time, path and debugging info

1.5.4

  • Fixed WordPress error reporting issue

1.5.3

  • Updated author links
  • Fixed WordPress 3.2 compatibility
  • Added small compatibility checks for Amazon S3 module and the upcoming 0.5 class

1.5.2

  • Changed some path initialization to work with more WordPress installations
  • Added index.html for increased security with rare server setups (allowing directory browsing)
  • Added Amazon S3 documentation/guide to sidebar (link to BT)
  • Added more contextual help for Amazon S3
  • Updated translation file
  • Updated plugin for latest WordPress version (3.1.1)
  • Deactivated default option (active) for developers

1.5.1

  • Added on-demand Amazon S3 backup and upload
  • Added new Help section
  • No more full root backups, as infinite loops may occur on some large WordPress installations
  • Backup only wp-content directory for obvious reasons
  • Fixed several invalid paths and bugs on some server configurations
  • Fixed a wrong description in readme.txt file
  • Increased maximum execution time to 10 minutes
  • Switched off debugging by default

1.5.0

  • Fixed deprecated constant declarations
  • Removed Simplepie RSS calls to inexistent domain

1.4.0

  • First public release after a series of internal tests

Releases

3 releases. Each count is every asset in that release; expand a row for the breakdown.

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2.1.2 latest
Oct 8, 2026 15d ago
fx-backup-2.1.2.zip
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Sep 12, 2026 1mo ago
fx-backup-2.1.1.zip
6
May 20, 2026 5mo ago
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Security

FX Backup 2.1.2 · audited by WP Registry

No security issues found.

Audited release
2.1.2
Findings
none
Worst severity
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Content hash
403087503ffd708547c623d9…

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