Description

atec Backup provides a clean, high-performance backup and restore system for WordPress.

Back up your full database and selected file paths with precision. You can exclude specific tables or folders and optionally upload backups to a remote FTP server.

Manual and automatic backups are supported. The background job uses WP-Cron to execute scheduled backups silently.

Specifications

Schedule: Manual and automatic (via WP-Cron)
Storage: Local + optional FTP

Requirements

ZIP extension
PDO extension
Write access to the uploads directory

Third-Party Services

Integrity check

Once, when activating the plugin, an integrity check is requested from our server – if you give your permission.
Source: https://atecplugins.com/
Privacy policy: https://atecplugins.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Dashboard
Settings
Backup
Restore (PRO feature)
FTP Settings (PRO feature)
FTP Transfer (PRO feature)

Installation

Upload the plugin to /wp-content/plugins/ or install via the WP admin panel.
Activate the plugin from the Plugins menu.
Select “atec Backup” link in admin menu bar.
Configure backup preferences from the plugin settings page.

FAQ

Where are the backups stored?: By default, backups are saved in your wp-content/uploads/atec-backup directory.
Will backups be compressed?: Yes, backups are stored as .zip files.
Can I use FTP storage?: Yes. Remote FTP storage is supported in the “PRO” version and can be configured via the settings.
Will this impact performance?: No. Scheduled backups are designed to run in the background using WP-Cron with minimal CPU usage.
Can I select specific database tables or paths?: Yes. Both selective table and file path exclusion are supported.

Reviews

docjojo March 10, 2025

atec Backup stands out for its speed, simplicity, and efficiency. Unlike bloated alternatives, this plugin is incredibly lightweight (only 118 KB!) and barely affects my site’s performance.Flexible Backup Options – I can choose to back up only the database, only files, or both. The ability to exclude specific tables and folders is a huge plus!Scheduling & Automation – Set it and forget it! WP-Cron integration ensures automated backups without extra effort.Secure Storage – Local storage works great, and the PRO version adds FTP support for extra peace of mind.The setup is super easy, and I had my first backup done within a minute. If you’re looking for a no-nonsense, effective backup solution, this is it!

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Contributors & Developers

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

docjojo

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Changelog

1.1.32 [2025.11.04]

SVN cleanup

1.1.31 [2025.11.04]

Clean SVN

1.1.30 [2025.09.30]

Fix memory limit issue in DB backup

1.1.29 [2025.09.27]

Removed pro

1.1.28 [2025.09.27]

Removed pro

1.1.27 [2025.09.27]

Removed pro

1.1.26 [2025.09.27]

New Cleanup Function

1.1.25 [2025.09.27]

Plugin prefix fixed for all

1.1.24 [2025.09.09]

Fixed get_plugin_base_root on WIN

1.1.23 [2025.08.10]

SVN update and WP clean upload

1.1.22 [2025.08.06]

get_plugin_base_root 👈 one level up

1.1.21 [2025.08.06]

Fixed get_plugin_base_root on WIN

1.1.20 [2025.08.03]

Changes after review

1.1.19 [2025.07.30]

WP_PLUGIN_DIR

1.1.18 [2025.07.23]

Line 424 in INIT fixed

1.1.17 [2025.07.22]

SVN update

1.1.16 [2025.07.19]

Framework changes, new ALIAS class

1.1.15 [2025.07.09]

Sanitize invalid DEFAULT values on text/blob/json

1.1.12 [2025.07.03]

Framework change: Dashboard, SVG

1.1.11 [2025.06.28]

Framework change: progress(); ALIAS class

1.1.10 [2025.06.26]

Framework change: Removed mixed …$args

1.1.9 [2025.06.26]

Framework change, admin_debug_all()

1.1.8 [2025.06.24]

Framework change | License check improved

1.1.6 [2025.06.19]

Fixed LOADER for windows

1.0.43 [2025.04.30]

AWF now fully namespaced

1.0.39 [2025.04.01]

Namespace

1.0.37 [2025.03.26]

new progress indicator

1.0.35 [2025.03.16]

New style.css and check.css

1.0.33 [2025.02.24]

new check boolean

1.0.31 [2025.02.16]

new ATEC_fixit();

1.0.30 [2025.02.15]

(function() {

1.0.28 [2025.02.10]

New atec-fs filesystem

1.0.27 [2025.02.09]

Fixed Info DIV

1.0.23 [2025.02.09]

WP approved

1.0.22 [2025.02.01]

Added settings sanitizing

1.0.21 [2025.01.26]

switched require_once -> require

1.0.20 [2025.01.03]

Fixed the SSH FPUT/FGET routine

1.0.19 [2025.01.02]

SQL optimized and atec-migrate support

1.0.18 [2024.12.23]

Fixed: uploadUrl and sort DirList (unix)

1.0.17 [2024.12.23]

Fixit: random string for download

1.0.16 [2024.12.23]

atec_fix_it

1.0.15 [2024.12.23]

atec_WPB_options

1.0.14 [2024.12.22]

Fixed cron job issues

1.0.13 [2024.12.18]

See cron time in settings

1.0.12 [2024.12.17]

Run manual backup now

1.0.11 [2024.12.17]

Fixed atec-wpb-ftp-pro

1.0.10 [2024.12.16]

ATEC_wpb_ftp_settings

1.0.9 [2024.12.14]

Review adjusts

1.0.8 [2024.11.22]

Optimized atec-*-install.php routine

1.0.7 [2024.11.21]

Improved OPC stats

1.0.6 [2024.11.17]

download backup files

1.0.5 [2024.11.02]

glob(*)

1.0.4 [2024.10.17]

Cron

1.0.1, 1.0.2 [2024.10.11]

1.0.0 [2024.10.10]

Initial Release