Kontinua
Kontinua is a WordPress plugin by Host S.p.A. (Host.it). It identifies the current site and, if you choose, helps you register it in the Host.it console.
Solid choice
Kontinua is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 12 hours ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 12 hours ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Kontinua stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| security | >100 |
| tools | >100 |
About Kontinua
From the official readme · v0.8.2Description
Kontinua is a WordPress plugin by Host S.p.A. (Host.it). It identifies the current site and, if you choose, helps you register it in the Host.it console.
What this plugin does
After activation, open Settings → Kontinua. You can:
- See a stable site ID created on this installation.
- Review a site passport: home URL, site URL, paths, table prefix, WordPress/PHP/MySQL versions, plus the active theme and active plugins (also included in the JSON download).
- Review a readiness checklist (whether
wp-config.phpandABSPATHare readable, the database connection works, and the uploads directory is writable). These checks are informational only. - Download the passport as JSON. The file does not include database passwords or file contents.
- Optionally generate a pairing code (stored on this site, valid 15 minutes) or connect with an agency API key (claim code valid up to 1 hour). After Host.it accepts pairing, the console can request the site inventory and open wp-admin as the administrator you chose. Each admin entry is listed on this screen. Automatic admin entry is refused when two-factor authentication is detected for that user (official Two Factor plugin, WP 2FA helpers, or filters
kontinua_user_has_two_factor/kontinua_allow_auto_login).
Installing or activating the plugin does not contact Host.it. The signing key is kept by Host.it. This site stores only the public key. Signed routes and pairing require HTTPS (local demos may set KONTINUA_ALLOW_HTTP).
What this plugin does not do
This plugin does not keep a long-lived copy of the backup on the site. When the site is paired, Host.it can request file slices and table rows over a signed call, or ask a short-lived on-site runtime to stream packets to the Host.it ingest host allowlist. Database passwords never leave the site in REST responses. Restore writes require an explicit restore session. Pairing still starts only after you act in the console (or submit an API key claim).
Third-party service (Host.it)
Optional registration uses Host.it. Choose the console environment under Settings → Kontinua (default while beta: staging https://app-staging.kontinua.host.it). Override with KONTINUA_CLOUD_URL in wp-config.php if needed.
- When: only after an administrator generates a pairing code / API key claim, or when a paired site answers signed backup/restore calls.
- What: site identity (UUID, URLs, paths, versions); after pairing, administrator logins/roles for auto-login choice; during backup, file bytes and table dumps for the site prefix; never the database password in the passport or session JSON.
- Service: https://www.host.it/
- Terms: https://www.host.it/
- Privacy: https://www.host.it/
Installation
- Upload the
kontinuafolder to/wp-content/plugins/or install the zip via Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin. - Activate Kontinua.
- Go to Settings → Kontinua.
- Review the identity and readiness tables. Download the site passport JSON if you need it.
- Optional: generate a pairing code and paste it in the Host.it Kontinua console.
Frequently asked questions
Does this plugin back up or restore my site?
It does not keep a long-lived backup on the site. After you pair the site, Host.it can pull file/table data or ask a short-lived runtime to stream packets to Host.it ingest, and can write them back during a restore session. Pairing starts only when you act in the Host.it console (code or API key).
Does it send data when I activate it?
No. There is no outbound HTTP on activation. Generating a pairing code stores the code locally. An API-key claim posts identity/passport to the control plane you configured. Host.it receives backup bytes only while a paired backup runs.
Where is the pairing code used?
In the Host.it Kontinua console (Host.it account). Manual codes are not POSTed automatically; the API-key flow submits a claim to the control plane.
Is the database password included in the passport or backup session?
No. The password stays on the site (used only by the local backup runtime).
Changelog
Updates run from the Host.it console. Only the updated plugin or theme folder is copied aside.
0.8.2
- Fix: refuse to bootstrap a second copy when WordPress leaves both
kontinuaandkontinua-2folders (constants already defined / missing includes). Shows an admin notice to keep a single folder. - Fix: load includes from this file’s directory, not from a stale
KONTINUA_DIRof another copy.
0.8.1
- Feature: PHP error buffer reports fingerprint, severity, source (plugin/theme/core), versions, and backtrace to the Host.it console.
- Feature: signed
/issues/ackclears fingerprints after the console stores them; passport capabilitiesphp_issues/php_issues_ack. - Improvement: notices are captured with warnings and fatals (deprecations still ignored).
0.8.0
- Feature: broken link discovery helpers for the Host.it console (sitemap URL, recent posts, resolve URLs).
- Feature: local redirect table + front-end router (exact/regex) with cloud sync; protected paths (login, admin, cron, REST, xmlrpc) are never redirected.
- Feature: front-end highlight of broken links when opened from the console.
0.7.9
- Fix: backup DB stream opens
START TRANSACTION WITH CONSISTENT SNAPSHOTwhen the engine allows it; SQL headerSET NAMESfollows the site DB charset; decimal/bit values stay quoted; PK resume no longer loops on key 0. - Fix: file incremental
sinceallows one hour of clock skew; hello reports siteunixtime. - Fix: PHP error log normalizes messages before hashing, caps writes per hour, runs only when paired (filterable), and registers shutdown once.
- Fix: uninstall removes restore/php options, kontinua_* transients, harvester cron, uploads/kontinua-private, upgrade/kontinua-hold, and leftover collect runtimes.
0.7.8
- Security: /pair rate limit counts failed attempts only (higher per-IP plafond + soft global cap); optional
KONTINUA_TRUSTED_PROXIES/ filterkontinua_trusted_proxiesfor real client IP behind CDN. - Security: signed-request anti-replay uses one sliding-window option instead of one transient per nonce.
- Security: unknown admin-entry tickets no longer flood the access log; entry URL uses admin-post.php (cache-bypass); filters for third-party 2FA.
- Security: backup runtime removes previous collect files on open, chmod 0600 when possible, hourly WP-Cron cleanup; idx/att under uploads/kontinua-private; fallback deploy path when ABSPATH is not writable.
0.7.7
- Feature: Settings → Kontinua console environment (staging / production when available). Default is staging so claims and backup push match the Host.it beta console;
KONTINUA_CLOUD_URLstill overrides.
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FAQ
Kontinua: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 17, 2026
Is Kontinua free?
Yes. Kontinua is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Kontinua safe to use in 2026?
Kontinua is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 12 hours ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Kontinua?
Kontinua is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 268 times since it launched in October 2026. It was downloaded 275 times in the last 30 days.
Does Kontinua work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Kontinua up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.4 or newer.
What PHP version does Kontinua need?
Kontinua requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Kontinua last updated?
The latest version, 0.8.2, was released on October 16, 2026 (12 hours ago).
Who makes Kontinua?
Kontinua is developed and maintained by Host.it.
What are the best alternatives to Kontinua?
The most popular alternatives to Kontinua are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).
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