Why Backups Are Non-Negotiable
Imagine losing your entire website — years of content, thousands of product photos, hundreds of customer records — in one moment. Website hacks, accidental deletions, bad plugin updates, and server failures can all cause this. A backup means recovery takes minutes, not months.
Two Types of Backups You Need
- Server backups — Your hosting provider (Hostiko) takes regular server snapshots. These protect against hardware failures.
- WordPress plugin backups — You control these. They protect against theme/plugin errors, hacks, and accidental content deletion.
Best Free Backup Plugins for Kenyan WordPress Sites
UpdraftPlus (Most Popular)
Free version backs up to Google Drive, Dropbox, or email. Schedule automatic daily backups. Restore with one click. This is the most used backup plugin in Kenya and worldwide.
BackWPup (Free)
Supports multiple backup destinations. Can also backup your database separately.
Duplicator (Free)
Creates a full site package — great for migrating sites or creating a staging version.
How to Set Up UpdraftPlus in 5 Minutes
- Install UpdraftPlus from WordPress plugins
- Go to Settings → UpdraftPlus Backups
- Set backup schedule (daily recommended)
- Connect to Google Drive for remote storage
- Click Backup Now for your first backup
Hostiko Also Backs Up Your Site
All Hostiko hosting plans include regular server-side backups as an extra safety net. Combined with UpdraftPlus, your Kenyan website is well-protected.