BackShift — Backup & Migration

Changelog

2.0.9

  • Removed all feature gating / retention limits from the WordPress.org version.
  • Removed executable file generation in backup storage.
  • Migrated backup path handling to wp_upload_dir().
  • Moved inline scripts/styles to properly enqueued assets.
  • Re-tested on a clean install with WP_DEBUG enabled.

2.0.8

  • Fully removed Activity Log feature (files, DB table, CSS, JS, settings).
  • Removed all backup count and schedule count restrictions.
  • Inline scripts and styles moved to wp_enqueue API.
  • Fixed broken image reference in admin rate notice.
  • Fixed schedule ID returned incorrectly after save.
  • Improved security: backup downloads now stream directly without loading into memory.

2.0.7

  • Minor internal cleanup and stability improvements.

2.0.6

  • Fixed remaining notices and warnings flagged by Plugin Check.
  • Cleaned up several deprecated function calls.
  • General code quality improvements for WordPress.org compliance.

2.0.5

  • Removed all remaining Pro-only references and code paths from the free version.
  • Fixed undefined variable warnings thrown on certain hosting configurations.
  • Resolved Plugin Check errors related to output buffering and direct file access.

2.0.4

  • Further cleanup of Pro code that was incorrectly bundled in the free version.
  • Fixed multiple PHP warnings surfaced by Plugin Check.
  • Corrected escaping and sanitization issues flagged during review.

2.0.3

  • Continued stripping Pro functionality that does not belong in the free plugin.
  • Fixed plugin slug references left over from the original submission under a different name.
  • Resolved Plugin Check warnings around nonce verification and capability checks.

2.0.2

  • Renamed plugin slug and all internal references from the original rejected name to BackShift.
  • Updated text domain, file headers, and directory structure to match the new slug.
  • Fixed critical Plugin Check errors that caused the initial WordPress.org submission to be rejected.

2.0.1

  • First resubmission after rejection — addressed naming policy violations.
  • Removed Pro module hooks and admin menu items that should not be present in the free version.
  • Fixed PHP notices on fresh installations.

2.0.0

  • Initial submission (under a different name — rejected by WordPress.org).
  • Complete rewrite with modern UI.
  • New chunked backup and restore engine — no more timeouts.

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Author
yahakker
Version:
2.0.9
Last Updated
May 26, 2026
Requires
WordPress 6.0
Tested Up To
WordPress 6.9.4
Requires PHP
7.4

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