WP STAGING | PRO is a WordPress add-on for backups, restores, staging copies, cloning and migration. It supports professional processes for agencies, developers and businesses, including WooCommerce sites with orders, products and customer data.

Clones, staging and production changes

Create a full backup or an exact site clone. Backups can include the full website, database only or files only. Clone a production site into a subdirectory, custom directory or custom subdomain, such as dev.example.com. A backup or staging site can also be cloned to a separate database.

Use a staging copy to test add-on and theme updates, then push changes to production with one click, including plugins, themes and media files. Define visitor roles for people accessing a clone or backup, including clients and external developers. Cloned and backup sites can use login protection and no-index handling. Automatic search and replace updates links and paths during cloning, backup, restore and migration. Background processing is intended to avoid slowing the live site.

Backup schedules and destinations

Set recurring backups by time and interval, configure retention, and assign custom backup names. Backups can be downloaded or uploaded for transfer. Email notifications alert you when a backup cannot be created.

Choose a custom backup folder or an external destination: Google Drive, Amazon S3, (S)FTP or Dropbox. These settings support cloud, offsite and remote backup workflows. Multisite backup and restore are also supported.

Migration and developer workflows

Migration tools help move a WordPress installation to another server, host or domain. Remote Sync lets you securely pull a WordPress site from one server to another using an API key. WP STAGING CLI can turn a backup into a local Docker-based development site. Multisite support also covers backup, cloning and migration.

Hosting and data handling

The plugin is designed for low-resource environments, including shared hosting, and supports Apache, Nginx, Microsoft IIS and LiteSpeed Server. Data stays on your server unless you pick a transfer or remote storage workflow. Extensive logging helps you review backup and staging activity.

Getting started

Install WP STAGING | PRO in WordPress and open its backup and staging controls. Choose a backup, clone or staging workflow, then configure any needed schedules, retention settings, user access, migration destinations or external storage before running the operation.