Title: Tiny Backup
Author: Takashi Fujisaki
Published: <strong>November 17, 2025</strong>
Last modified: March 20, 2026

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# Tiny Backup

 By [Takashi Fujisaki](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ejointjp/)

[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/tiny-backup.1.3.0.zip)

 * [Details](https://sa.wordpress.org/plugins/tiny-backup/#description)
 * [Reviews](https://sa.wordpress.org/plugins/tiny-backup/#reviews)
 *  [Installation](https://sa.wordpress.org/plugins/tiny-backup/#installation)
 * [Development](https://sa.wordpress.org/plugins/tiny-backup/#developers)

 [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/tiny-backup/)

## Description

Tiny Backup is a WordPress plugin that allows you to create backup files simply 
and without any complicated configuration.
 You can create and download the bare
minimum backup with just one click, stress-free.

**Manual Backup**

 * Database backup (SQL inside ZIP) with a single click
 * Files backup from your uploads folder — select specific subfolders as needed
 * Clear progress indicator during backup

**Auto Backup (WP-Cron)**

 * Set separate schedules for database and files backups (daily / weekly / monthly)
 * Configure time, day of week, or day of month for each schedule
 * Manage retention: set max generations for database and files independently
 * Email notifications on success and/or failure (sent to the admin email address)

**General**

 * No external services; everything runs on your server
 * Backup files are stored in `wp-content/tiny-backup`

This plugin is ideal for small to medium sites that need simple, low-overhead backups.

## Screenshots

 * [[
 * Settings screen — Select backup items from the uploads folder
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 * Auto Backup settings — Configure separate schedules, retention, and email notifications
   for database and files

## Installation

 1. Upload the plugin to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory or install via the WordPress
    Plugins screen.
 2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
 3. Go to Tools  Tiny Backup.
 4. Click “Database Backup” or “Files Backup” to run a manual backup, or configure 
    Auto Backup settings.

## FAQ

### Where are backups saved?

Backups are saved to `wp-content/tiny-backup` by default.

### Can I change the destination directory?

The destination cannot be changed intentionally. If there are many requests, we 
may add this feature.

### Are scheduled backups supported?

Yes. As of version 1.3.0, you can configure automatic backups for database and files
independently using WP-Cron. Options include daily, weekly, and monthly schedules.

### Does scheduled backup run at the exact time I set?

WP-Cron is triggered by site visits, so the actual execution time may differ slightly
from the configured time on low-traffic sites. The backup will run on the next page
load after the scheduled time.

### What folders can I select for file backup?

You can select the entire uploads folder or individual subfolders directly under
it. Subfolders of subfolders are not selectable.

## Reviews

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## Contributors & Developers

“Tiny Backup” is open source software. The following people have contributed to 
this plugin.

Contributors

 *   [ Takashi Fujisaki ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ejointjp/)

[Translate “Tiny Backup” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/tiny-backup)

### Interested in development?

[Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/tiny-backup/), check
out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/tiny-backup/), or subscribe
to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/tiny-backup/) by
[RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/tiny-backup/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss).

## Changelog

#### 1.3.0

 * Added auto backup feature using WP-Cron (daily / weekly / monthly)
 * Database and files can be scheduled independently
 * Configurable retention (max generations) per backup type
 * Email notifications on success and/or failure
 * Split manual backup into separate “Database Backup” and “Files Backup” buttons
 * Limited file backup scope to uploads folder (direct subfolders selectable)
 * Introduced wp-scripts build pipeline for admin assets

#### 1.2.0

 * Internal improvements and refactoring.

#### 1.1.1

 * Bug fix.

#### 1.1.0

 * Added an action link to the plugin list for quick access to the settings page.

#### 1.0.0

 * Initial Release.

## Meta

 *  Version **1.3.0**
 *  Last updated **4 weeks ago**
 *  Active installations **Fewer than 10**
 *  WordPress version ** 6.0 or higher **
 *  Tested up to **6.9.4**
 *  PHP version ** 7.4 or higher **
 *  Language
 * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tiny-backup/)
 * Tags
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   [database](https://sa.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/database/)[files](https://sa.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/files/)
   [zip](https://sa.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/zip/)
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## Contributors

 *   [ Takashi Fujisaki ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ejointjp/)

## Support

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