Export Database

Backup your WordPress website

Changelog

2.0.2

• added Settings link on the plugins screen pointing to Tools > Export Database

2.0.1

• added support for Git Updater

2.0.0

• migrated plugin to a classic procedural architecture with minimal files
• removed all class-based structures and legacy constants for a cleaner codebase
• added dedicated inc/ folder with separate export and ajax handlers
• introduced new export naming format using database name, timestamp, and random string
• replaced automatic file deletion with a persistent export history table in the admin screen
• added download and delete buttons for each generated file
• improved overall security using per-request nonce validation for all ajax actions
• redesigned admin page layout to show exports, file sizes, timestamps, and actions
• strengthened zip and gzip handling with automatic fallbacks

1.3.1

• added strict filesystem safety checks around all read/write/delete operations to prevent silent failures
• hardened folder validation using new ensure_folder() to guarantee migrations directory is readable and writable
• improved handling of corrupted or legacy migration timestamps via centralized sanitize logic
• replaced low-level file operations with safe wrappers (safe_write, safe_read, safe_unlink) for consistent error behavior
• added explicit readability guard to download handler to prevent 0-byte or inaccessible file downloads
• improved admin pre-flight validation to detect permission issues before export begins
• updated AJAX workflow to gracefully surface wp_die() errors triggered by permission or filesystem problems
• cleaned up internal logic to minimize edge-case failures on restrictive hosting environments

1.3.0

• fixed long-standing issue with BIT field export handling to prevent malformed SQL in certain table structures
• cleaned up legacy AJAX routing logic and simplified initialization for improved stability
• hardened cleanup routine to prevent warnings when removing expired migration files
• added PHP 7.0–8.3 compatibility adjustments across core classes
• removed redundant or outdated internal code and improved coding-standards compliance
• minor internal refactoring to support potential future backup or migration add-ons

1.2.0

• updated core classes for PHP 7.0–8.3 compatibility
• replaced deprecated PHP functions including each()
• improved sanitization and nonce handling for admin actions
• removed deprecated &$this usage for PHP 8 compatibility
• maintained original UI but cleaned up admin.php callbacks
• improved stability of file writes during export and compression phases
• implemented safe use of wp_json_encode() for migration state storage
• note: fix to undefined BIT field handling was NOT implemented in this version despite earlier notes

1.1.0

• tested with WP 5.0
• updated plugin meta

1.0.9

• updated plugin meta

1.0.8

• added warning for Multisite installations
• updated recommended plugins

1.0.7

• tested with WP 4.9
• added support for DISABLE_NAG_NOTICES

1.0.6

• optimized plugin code
• updated recommended plugins
• added rating request notice

1.0.5

• optimized plugin code

1.0.4

• updated recommended plugins

1.0.3

• added recommended plugins notice

1.0.2

• tested with WP 4.8

1.0.1

• updated plugin meta

1.0.0

• initial release