Backupery for WordPress is a standalone Windows desktop application designed to pull automated backups from your live site and save them directly to your local machine or chosen cloud storage.
Important Note: Backupery has retired this application, meaning it is no longer actively supported or updated, though the software can still be downloaded and used as-is.
Unlike traditional WordPress backup solutions that run as plugins inside your WordPress dashboard, Backupery operates externally. It communicates with your web server from the outside to export both your website files and your database. How to Configure Backupery for WordPress
To set up the automation, you configure the desktop application to establish two separate connections to your web host:
Web Directory Connection (SFTP/FTP): You enter your FTP or SFTP credentials to let the app download your physical directory files. This includes your core WordPress folders (/wp-admin, /wp-includes, /wp-content), plugins, themes, and uploaded media.
Database Connection (SSH/MySQL): You configure an SSH tunnel or direct database credentials. Backupery uses this secure connection to run a MySQL dump, exporting your .sql database file which contains your posts, pages, users, and settings. Automating and Storing Your Backups
Once the initial connections are verified, you can fully automate the process within the app’s settings:
Set the Schedule: You can choose how often the software runs (e.g., daily, weekly, or monthly).
Choose Destination: Backupery allows you to save the exported files to a folder on your computer, a network share (NAS), a USB drive, or sync them directly to cloud platforms like Google Drive, Dropbox, or Microsoft OneDrive.
Retention Policy: You can set how many historic backups to keep before the app automatically deletes the oldest archives to save space. Pros and Cons of This Approach
Pros: It does not consume your web server’s processing power or storage space to zip files. If your site goes completely down or gets hacked, your backup files are safely isolated on an entirely different ecosystem.
Cons: Because the software runs on Windows, your computer must be turned on and connected to the internet at the scheduled time for the automated backup to run. Recommended Modern Alternatives
If you need a more resilient, cloud-native automated setup that doesn’t rely on your personal computer being active, consider these highly supported alternatives: How To Backup Your WordPress Website (Without A Plugin)
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