Description
SafeSnap is the ultimate free WordPress backup plugin for automatic daily backups, ensuring robust site security in 2025. Protect your database and files with seamless local storage in /wp-content/uploads/safesnap/backups/. Ideal for bloggers, e-commerce sites, and agencies, this lightweight tool offers disaster recovery without complexity—making it the top choice for WordPress backup solutions.
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Why Choose SafeSnap: Best WordPress Backup Plugin for Security
In a world of rising cyber threats and data risks, SafeSnap delivers automatic WordPress backups to safeguard your site. With daily full backups (database + files), 7-day retention, and real-time file monitoring, it prevents loss from hacks, errors, or crashes. As a leading database backup plugin, SafeSnap combines ease with power for secure WordPress sites.
Free Version: Core WordPress Backup & Security Features
- Daily Full Backups: Auto-saves database + zipped files every 24 hours to local storage—protect posts, themes, plugins, and more.
- 7-Day Retention: Keeps the last 7 backups, auto-deleting older ones to save server space.
- One-Click Manual Backup: Trigger instant DB + files backups from the admin menu.
- Real-Time Monitoring: Scans core files every 5 minutes for changes; logs suspicious activity.
- Easy One-Click Restore: Restore latest backup or select specific DB/files with a single click—no phpMyAdmin needed.
These essentials make SafeSnap a must-have free WordPress security plugin for hassle-free protection.
Upgrade to SafeSnap Pro: Advanced Cloud Backup Solutions
Elevate with Pro features for ultimate WordPress site security:
– Cloud Storage: Auto-upload to Google Drive, Dropbox, AWS for off-site backups.
– SMS Alerts: Instant Twilio notifications for backups, threats, or changes.
– Unlimited Retention & Priority Support: No limits, plus expert help.
Built by PluginJoy, get SafeSnap Pro for $39 lifetime. Documentation & Upgrade.
How SafeSnap Works: Simple Setup for Automatic Backups
- Install: Upload
safesnapto/wp-content/plugins/or search in WordPress Plugins. - Activate: Enable via Plugins menu—backups start instantly.
- Admin Menu: Go to SafeSnap dashboard for manual backups, restores, monitoring status.
- Storage & Restore: Files in
/wp-content/uploads/safesnap/backups/; one-click recovery built-in.
No config needed—SafeSnap secures your WordPress backup routine from day one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are backups stored?
In /wp-content/uploads/safesnap/backups/ for easy FTP access.
How do I restore?
Use one-click buttons in the admin for latest/specific backups (free). Pro adds full automation.
Backup size limits?
Free handles full DB + files; Pro optimizes for large sites with cloud.
Upgrade to Pro?
Get Pro now for $39 lifetime—includes docs & support.
Feedback?
Screenshots
- Admin Menu Demo: Tabs for backups, monitoring, restore—watch video tour at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tr7eTd5LErs.
- Backup Files: View .sql + .zip in
/wp-content/uploads/safesnap/backups/. - One-Click Restore: Select and restore DB/files instantly.
Changelog
1.0.5
- New Logo and banners
1.0.4
- Added anonymous active install tracking to PluginJoy for better insights (opt-out by deactivating).
1.0.3
- Added files backups to daily routine.
- Introduced one-click manual backup & restore.
- Enabled real-time monitoring (5-min intervals).
- Updated Pro upsell for cloud/SMS.
1.0.2
- Minor readme updates.
1.0.1
- Initial release with daily DB backups & 7-day retention.
Upgrade Notice
1.0.5
- New Logo and banners
Additional Information
Developed by PluginJoy—WordPress experts. Support: PluginJoy Support. Pro docs: SafeSnap Pro.
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Contributors & Developers
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