WP Smart Backup
Release History

Changelog

Every improvement, fix, and new feature — documented version by version.

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v1.5.0LATESTMay 2026
Security & Standards
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SECURITYReplaced all raw ini_set( 'memory_limit' ) calls with wp_raise_memory_limit( 'admin' ) — the WordPress-native API for memory adjustment in admin operations.
REFACTORIntroduced robustbackup_content_dir() helper to wrap WP_CONTENT_DIR — no class or view file now references the constant directly.
SECURITYAdded SQL keyword whitelist validation in the database restore class. Only statements beginning with known safe SQL verbs (CREATE, INSERT, ALTER, etc.) are executed.
DOCSExpanded inline documentation on binary file streaming, PHP-limit scoping, and SQL restore security rationale to clarify intent to code reviewers.
v1.2.0March 2026
Limits Removed & Compliance
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FEATURERemoved backup and restore size cap — all users can now back up and restore sites of any size, regardless of plan.
COMPLIANCERemoved directory assets (icon-128x128.png, icon-256x256.png) from plugin ZIP per WordPress.org plugin guidelines.
REFACTORScoped PHP memory_limit override to only the file-download function that requires it, improving plugin hygiene.
v1.0.1INITIAL RELEASEJanuary 2026
Initial Public Release
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FEATUREFull site, files-only, and database-only backup modes.
FEATUREBackup and restore with no size cap and real-time progress bar.
FEATUREChunked upload support for large ZIP restores on shared hosting.
FEATUREDrag & drop import interface on the Restore page.
FEATUREBackup history log — view, download, or delete previous backups.
FEATUREOne-click restore from any server-stored backup.
FEATUREServer diagnostic tool to check environment compatibility.
FEATURESmart auto-exclusion of cache, log, and temp files.
FEATURECustom exclusion paths via Settings page.
FEATUREConfigurable max history entries and PHP execution time limit.
FEATUREClean admin UI with Create Backup, Restore, My Backup, Settings, and Upgrade pages.
FEATUREFully translatable — built with i18n from the ground up.