WP STAGING – WordPress Backups, Restore, Migration & Clone

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Recent releases and news for this plugin

1. — Version 4.9.3 Fix: Estimated size in the staging site setup now reflects the selected database tables and the selected files and folders. #5253 Fix: List database tables in Push UI for staging sites connected to an external database. 4.9.3
2. — Version 4.9.4 Enh: Rename the “Engine” / “Copy method” terminology to “Transfer method” across the Create, Push, Update and Reset modals. #5277 Enh: Show the Create Staging Site modal customization in place of the review card instead 4.9.4
3. — Version 4.9.5 Enh: Attribute in-plugin upgrade clicks from WP STAGING Desktop and CLI installs. #5451 Enh: Open the “Upgrade to Pro” main menu item in a new tab instead of leaving the WP admin. #5451 Fix: Add the missing campaign para 4.9.5
4. — Version 4.10.0 New: Add an A/B experiment framework and run the first experiment on the WP STAGING Free first-run experience. #5522 Enh: Add a Remote Sync sidebar menu item for quicker access to syncing from a remote site. #5323 Enh: A 4.10.0
5. — Version 4.11.0 New: Show backup prompt before updating plugins, themes, or WordPress core. The recovery backup then runs in the background, and further updates queue behind it instead of asking again. #4028 Enh: Allow the free version 4.11.0
6. — Version 4.11.1 New: Show backup prompt before updating plugins, themes, or WordPress core. The recovery backup then runs in the background, and further updates queue behind it instead of asking again. #4028 Enh: Allow the free version 4.11.1

7 disclosed vulnerabilities on record for this plugin, all fixed in the current version. Sites on older versions stay exposed until they update.

1. Critical · 9.1 WP STAGING WordPress Backup Plugin – Migration Backup Restore <= 3.4.3 - Authenticated (Admin+) Arbitrary File Upload ↗
   2024-05-28 CVE-2024-3412 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type Affects <= 3.4.3 Patched in 3.5.0
2. Medium · 4.7 Migration Backup Restore <= 3.4.3 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Server-Side Request Forgery ↗
   2024-05-10 CVE-2024-4469 Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) Affects <= 3.4.3 Patched in 3.5.0
3. Medium · 5.3 WP STAGING <= 3.4.3 and WP STAGING Pro <= 5.4.3 - Sensitive Information Exposure via Log File ↗
   2024-04-25 CVE-2024-3682 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects <= 3.4.3 Patched in 3.5.0
4. Medium · 4.4 WP Staging (Free <= 3.3.3, Pro <= 5.3.3) - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site-Scripting ↗
   2024-03-27 CVE-2024-2309 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects <= 3.3.3 Patched in 3.4.0
5. Medium · 5.3 WP STAGING WordPress Backup Plugin < 3.2.0 - Sensitive Information Exposure via cache files ↗
   2024-01-31 CVE-2023-7204 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects < 3.2.0 Patched in 3.2.0
6. Medium · 5.3 WP STAGING WordPress Backup Plugin Free <= 3.1.2 and Pro <= 5.1.2 - Sensitive Information Exposure ↗
   2023-12-06 CVE-2023-6113 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects < 3.1.3 Patched in 3.1.3
7. Medium · 5.5 WP STAGING – Backup Duplicator & Migration <= 2.9.17 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗
   2022-08-17 CVE-2022-2737 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects <= 2.9.17 Patched in 2.9.18

Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1

Translated into 25 languages, 2 at 90% or more

Plus 1 more locale with partial translations.

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

1. 2024-05-08 90K+ → 100K+ up after 85 days in tier
2. 2024-02-13 80K+ → 90K+ up after 78 days in tier
3. 2023-11-27 70K+ → 80K+ up after 415 days in tier
4. 2022-10-08 60K+ → 70K+ up

Competes with

The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).

• Backuply – Backup, Restore, Migrate and Clone 600K+ installs · 4.5★ · 3 shared tags A
• BackWPup – WordPress Backup & Restore Plugin 400K+ installs · 4.0★ · 3 shared tags A
• Total Upkeep – WordPress Backup Plugin plus Restore & Migrate by BoldGrid 50K+ installs · 4.8★ · 3 shared tags A
• B Backup and Move Plugin 100+ installs · 3.6★ · 3 shared tags D
• Migratico Lite 10+ installs · 3.6★ · 3 shared tags B
• SafeSnap – Verified WordPress Backup & Restore 10+ installs · 3.6★ · 3 shared tags B

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WP STAGING – WordPress Backups, Restore, Migration & Clone: 100K+ active installs, 4.8★ (2,463 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-25. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/wp-staging