Description
Auto Backup Before Update automatically creates version-specific backups of your plugins and themes right before they’re updated — so you can safely revert if an update breaks your site.
No more guessing what went wrong after an update — simply restore to the last working version in a few clicks.
Key Features
- Automatic pre-update backups — Every plugin and theme is backed up before updates.
- Version-specific restore points — Restore individual plugins or themes to their previous versions.
- Manual restore option — Revert anytime from the Restore screen if an issue occurs.
- Lightweight and reliable — No full-site backups or heavy compression that slow your server.
How It Works
- When you update a plugin or theme, this plugin creates a backup snapshot of:
- The specific plugin or theme files being updated.
- After the update, if the site breaks or an issue occurs, go to:
Dashboard ABBU Restore - Choose the item and version to restore — and you’re back online instantly.
Ideal For
- Site owners who frequently update plugins/themes.
- Developers managing multiple client sites.
- Staging or production sites where downtime isn’t acceptable.
Screenshots
Backup settings and restore panel. 
Version-specific plugin restore options. 
Version-specific theme restore options.
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to
/wp-content/plugins/auto-backup-before-update/or install directly from the WordPress Plugin Directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Backups are automatically triggered before plugin, theme, or core updates.
- To restore, navigate to Dashboard ABBU Restore.
FAQ
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Does this create full site backups?
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No. It only backs up the specific plugin or theme being updated — keeping things lightweight and fast.
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Where are backups stored?
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Backups are saved locally in
wp-content/uploads/abbu-backups/. You can download or delete them anytime. -
Can I restore a specific plugin version only?
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Yes. Each plugin and theme backup is tied to its previous version, allowing selective rollback.
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Does it work with auto-updates?
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Yes, backups are created automatically before both manual and scheduled auto-updates.
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Contributors & Developers
“Auto Backup Before Update” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release
- Automatic pre-update backups for plugins and themes
- One-click restore with version tracking