Description
The BackUp WordPress add-on connects the BackUpWordPress plugin installed on child sites to the MainWP dashboard, enabling scheduling, running, and monitoring backup routines for multiple WordPress sites from a single screen. The integration centralizes backup control across managed networks, showing status, execution history, and failure alerts per site, without needing to access each individual wp-admin.
Key Features
- Unified backup dashboard
Brings together all sites with BackUpWordPress installed into a single MainWP screen. - Remote scheduling
Sets frequency, time, and backup type directly from the central panel, without entering each site. - Manual on-demand execution
Triggers immediate backups on any child site with a few clicks in the dashboard. - Status tracking
Shows the last backup, next scheduled run, and any installation failures. - Centralized configuration management
Adjusts exclusions, destinations, and BackUpWordPress retention in bulk, standardizing policies across the entire network.
BackUp WordPress Benefits
- Operational time savings
Eliminates repeated logins into dozens of wp-admin pages to check backup routines. - Consolidated protection visibility
Quickly shows which sites are protected and which ones are behind. - Policy standardization
Ensures the whole network follows the same backup frequency and retention rules. - Fast incident response
Lets you trigger a manual backup before critical updates on any site in your portfolio.
Who Is It For?
- Agencies that manage dozens or hundreds of WordPress client sites.
- Freelancers and maintenance professionals who offer recurring backup care plans.
- Administrators of corporate networks with multiple WordPress installations under the same operation.
Within MainWP’s mass maintenance ecosystem, this component fulfills the role of backup orchestrator, turning a site-by-site repetitive task into a single, auditable workflow. For those who charge for monthly maintenance or need to ensure contingency before batch updates, centralized visibility and remote control over BackUpWordPress reduce risk and the time spent on operational tasks.
Frequently asked questions
Is MainWP BackUp WordPress GPL-licensed?
Yes. MainWP BackUp WordPress is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.
Can I use MainWP BackUp WordPress on multiple sites?
Yes. You can install MainWP BackUp WordPress on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.
How much does MainWP BackUp WordPress cost at Ultrapack?
MainWP BackUp WordPress costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).
Does MainWP BackUp WordPress include updates?
Yes. The current version of MainWP BackUp WordPress is 4.0.2, published at Ultrapack on Mar 9, 2020. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).
Is MainWP BackUp WordPress scanned before publication?
Yes. Every version of MainWP BackUp WordPress goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.
What changed in this version
Version 4.0.2
- Fixed: multiple cosmetic issues
- Preventative: security improvements
Version 4.0.1
- Added: saveState property to the sites list
- Added: colReorder property to the sites list
- Added: horizontal scroll to the sites lis
Version 4.0
- Updated: extension UI/UX redesign
- Updated: support for the MainWP 4.0
Version 1.5
- Added: general file exclusion option
Version 1.4
- Fixed: PHP 7.1 compatibility issue
- Fixed: slow loading issues
Release notes published by the developer.
How to install
Automatic updates: this item is updated by the Ultrapack Auto Updater. With it installed, the new version shows up in your dashboard like any other WordPress update (how to set it up).
- Download the file
mainwp-backupwordpress-extension.zip. - In the WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Select the file
mainwp-backupwordpress-extension.zipand click Install Now. - Click Activate.
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UAU Ready