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Maintained Tested up to 6.9.10

Emnes Backup Migrate Reset

Modern WordPress backup, migration, and database reset plugin with REST API, WP-CLI, and extensible architecture.

Active installs<10New
Downloads · 30d59▲ +37.2% vs prev. 30d
Rating—0 reviews
Health score36/100At risk
All-time downloads391Since Apr 2026
Support resolved—No recent threads
RequiresWP 6.0PHP 8.1+
Downloads · 7d18▲ +28.6% week over week
Our verdict

Consider an alternative

Emnes Backup Migrate Reset shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

  • Small user base (<10 active installs)
  • Very few reviews so far
  • Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
  • Needs PHP 8.1 or newer

How does it stack up?

Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support

Daily downloads

246Jul 14Aug 27Oct 11
Yesterday3
Daily average (1y)2
Peak day36Apr 10, 2026
Last 12 months398

Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.

Rankings

Where Emnes Backup Migrate Reset stands today

WordPress.org search rankings

Live position in the plugin search, top 100
KeywordPositionCompeting pluginsCategory
backup >100 3,674 Best backup plugins →
database >100 10,000 Best database plugins →
migrate >100 1,934 Best migrate plugins →
reset >100 4,750 Best reset plugins →
restore >100 3,621 Best restore plugins →

About Emnes Backup Migrate Reset

From the official readme · v1.0.0

Description

Emnes Backup Migrate Reset is a modern, developer-friendly WordPress plugin that provides complete site backup, migration, restoration, and database reset capabilities — all from a clean admin interface or via REST API and WP-CLI.

Built with PHP 8.1 strict types, a service container architecture, and WordPress coding standards, it’s designed for reliability, security, and extensibility.

Backup

  • Full Site Backup — Back up your database, plugins, themes, uploads, and WordPress core files with one click.
  • Component Selection — Choose exactly which parts of your site to include in each backup.
  • Chunked Processing — Large directories are automatically split into manageable ZIP parts.
  • Backup Verification — Verify any backup’s integrity with checksum validation.
  • Retention Policies — Automatically clean up old backups by count or age.

Restore

  • Selective Restore — Choose which components to restore from any backup.
  • Search & Replace — Automatic URL replacement during migration between domains.
  • Safe Database Restore — Foreign key checks handled automatically during restore.

Database Reset

  • Full Reset — Reset your WordPress database to a fresh installation state.
  • Reactivation Options — Optionally reactivate your current theme and plugins after reset.
  • Safety Confirmation — Multiple confirmation steps prevent accidental data loss.

Migration

  • Import/Export — Export backups as downloadable ZIPs and import on another site.
  • Domain Migration — Automatic URL search-and-replace handles domain changes.
  • Security — Imported archives are validated against size limits to prevent abuse.

Developer Tools

  • REST API — Full REST API (ebmr/v1) with 14 endpoints for programmatic access.
  • WP-CLI — Create, list, verify, and delete backups from the command line.
  • Audit Log — Every operation is logged with user, timestamp, and details.
  • Progress Tracking — Real-time progress updates with adaptive polling.
  • Hooks & Filters — Extensible with actions and filters for every operation.

Pro Add-on

Unlock additional capabilities with the Emnes Backup Migrate Reset Pro add-on:

  • Scheduled Backups — Automated hourly, daily, or weekly backups via WordPress cron.
  • Cloud Storage — Store backups on Amazon S3, Google Drive, Dropbox, or SFTP servers.
  • Email Notifications — Get notified on backup success or failure.
  • Encrypted Credentials — All cloud storage secrets are encrypted at rest.

External Services

Freemius SDK

This plugin uses the Freemius SDK for license management, add-on discovery, and optional usage tracking. Freemius may collect non-sensitive diagnostic data (such as PHP version, WordPress version, plugin version, and site URL) to help improve compatibility and support. This data is only transmitted if the user explicitly opts in during the plugin activation process.

What data is sent: Non-sensitive diagnostic data (PHP version, WordPress version, plugin version, site URL) when the user opts in. No personal content or database data is ever transmitted.

When: During plugin activation (opt-in prompt) and periodically for license validation and update checks.

Service provider: Freemius, Inc.
– Terms of Service: https://freemius.com/terms/
– Privacy Policy: https://freemius.com/privacy/

Installation

From WordPress Admin

  1. Download the plugin ZIP file.
  2. Go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin in your WordPress admin.
  3. Upload the ZIP file and click Install Now.
  4. Activate the plugin.
  5. Navigate to Emnes Backup Migrate Reset in the admin sidebar.

Manual Installation

  1. Upload the emnes-backup-migrate-reset folder to /wp-content/plugins/.
  2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
  3. Navigate to the Emnes Backup Migrate Reset menu item in your admin panel.

Requirements

  • WordPress 6.0 or higher
  • PHP 8.1 or higher
  • zip PHP extension (for file backups)

Frequently asked questions

What does this plugin back up?

Your database, plugins, themes, uploads directory, and WordPress core files. Each component can be selected individually.

Where are backups stored?

Backups are stored in wp-content/uploads/emnes-backup-migrate-reset/ on your server. Each backup gets its own directory with a manifest file and compressed archives. With the Pro add-on, you can also store backups on Amazon S3, Google Drive, Dropbox, or a remote SFTP server.

Can I migrate my site to a new domain?

Yes. Export your backup from the source site, import it on the destination site, and the plugin will automatically perform search-and-replace on URLs during restoration. No manual database editing required.

Is there a REST API?

Yes. The plugin provides a full REST API under the ebmr/v1 namespace with 14 endpoints covering backup, restore, reset, import/export, settings, and progress tracking. All endpoints require admin authentication.

Does it support WP-CLI?

Yes. Available commands include: * wp ebmr backup create — Create a backup with optional component selection * wp ebmr backup list — List all backups in table, JSON, or CSV format * wp ebmr backup verify — Verify a backup’s integrity * wp ebmr backup delete — Delete a backup

Is this plugin multisite compatible?

The plugin works on individual sites within a multisite network. Network-wide backup is not currently supported. Uninstall cleanup runs across all sites in the network.

What happens when I uninstall the plugin?

All plugin options, audit log entries, backup metadata, and backup files in wp-content/uploads/emnes-backup-migrate-reset/ are removed.

How does backup verification work?

Each backup component generates a checksum during creation. The verify endpoint recalculates checksums and compares them against stored values to detect corruption or tampering.

Is there a file size limit for imports?

Yes. Imported ZIP archives are validated against a 2 GB total size limit and 512 MB per-file limit to prevent ZIP bomb attacks. These limits are configurable via filters.

Changelog

Initial release. Install to get full site backup, migration, restore, and reset capabilities with REST API and WP-CLI support.

1.0.0

  • Initial release.
  • Full site backup with database, plugins, themes, and uploads.
  • Selective restore with component chooser.
  • Database reset with theme/plugin reactivation options.
  • Import/export for site migration with URL search-and-replace.
  • REST API with 14 endpoints for all operations.
  • WP-CLI commands for backup, list, verify, and delete.
  • Backup verification with checksum integrity checks.
  • Retention policies by max count and max age.
  • Audit log for tracking all operations.
  • Real-time progress tracking with adaptive polling.
  • ZIP bomb protection for imported archives.
  • Multisite-aware uninstall cleanup.
  • Accessibility: ARIA roles, keyboard navigation, screen reader support.
  • Freemius SDK integration for licensing and add-on management.

Full changelog on WordPress.org →

Screenshots

Create Backup — Select components and start a backup with one click.
Create Backup — Select components and start a backup with one click.
Restore Site — Browse backups and choose which components to restore.
Restore Site — Browse backups and choose which components to restore.
Database Reset — Reset your database with safety confirmation and reactivation options.
Database Reset — Reset your database with safety confirmation and reactivation options.
Settings - Backup Defaults — Configure default backup components and compression.
Settings - Backup Defaults — Configure default backup components and compression.
Settings - Restore Defaults — Set default restore component selections.
Settings - Restore Defaults — Set default restore component selections.
Settings - Reset Defaults — Configure default reset behavior and reactivation options.
Settings - Reset Defaults — Configure default reset behavior and reactivation options.
Settings - Retention — Set maximum backup count and age for automatic cleanup.
Settings - Retention — Set maximum backup count and age for automatic cleanup.
Settings - Performance — Tune database batch size, compression level, and table exclusions.
Settings - Performance — Tune database batch size, compression level, and table…
Server Health — View PHP configuration, disk space, and environment compatibility.
Server Health — View PHP configuration, disk space, and environment compatibility.

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FAQ

Emnes Backup Migrate Reset: quick answers

Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.

Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 12, 2026

Is Emnes Backup Migrate Reset free?

Yes. Emnes Backup Migrate Reset is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

Is Emnes Backup Migrate Reset safe to use in 2026?

Emnes Backup Migrate Reset shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

How many websites use Emnes Backup Migrate Reset?

Emnes Backup Migrate Reset is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 391 times since it launched in April 2026. It was downloaded 59 times in the last 30 days.

Does Emnes Backup Migrate Reset work with WordPress 7.1?

Emnes Backup Migrate Reset is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

What PHP version does Emnes Backup Migrate Reset need?

Emnes Backup Migrate Reset requires PHP 8.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

When was Emnes Backup Migrate Reset last updated?

The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on April 10, 2026 (6 months ago).

Who makes Emnes Backup Migrate Reset?

Emnes Backup Migrate Reset is developed and maintained by akdevs.

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The most popular alternatives to Emnes Backup Migrate Reset are All-in-One WP Migration and… (5M+ installs), UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Mi… (4M+ installs) and Jetpack (3M+ installs).

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