Context
Manual WordPress backup/migration is error-prone. SL Migrations wraps the whole flow into one plugin, restoring from a single file.
Breakdown
Backup
Zips source + database into one self-contained archive, multi-threaded compression, optional AES encryption.
Restore (installer.php)
Upload one installer.php + the zip to rebuild the site anywhere; auto-creates the DB, serialized-aware search-replace, no WP-CLI.
Schedule & storage
Internal cron, ships to Local / FTP / SFTP / NAS, rotation by count.
Security
Encrypted archives, tokens, capability checks.
Full README + Changelog in the Docs button above.
Key features
- One-click full-site backup (files + database).
- 6 restore modes: Recovery Point, Import Install, Overwrite, Classic, Database-only and Two-Part (for large sites).
- Restore from a single self-contained
installer.php— no WP-CLI or destination plugin needed. - AES-encrypted archives, scheduled via WP-Cron / system cron.
- Ships archives to Local / FTP / SFTP / NAS / Amazon S3.
- Multisite support, multiple zip engines (ZipArchive / DupArchive / Shell Zip).
Compared to popular tools
| Feature | SL Migrations | Duplicator Pro | UpdraftPlus |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-click full-site backup | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restore via standalone installer.php | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Recovery Point (emergency restore) | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Restore install modes | 6 | ~3 | ~2 |
| AES encryption | ✓ | ✓ | Paid tier |
| Storage targets (FTP/SFTP/NAS/S3) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| License | Internal, unlimited sites | Per-site paid | Freemium |
Same feature class as Duplicator Pro, but self-hosted, license-free and tailored to the agency workflow.