https://www.gpldownloads.com/downloads/mainwp-updraftplus/changelog/
Auto Updates
Latest Updates
Log inGet Started
Back to MainWP – UpdraftPlus

MainWP – UpdraftPlus changelog

Release notes for every version we have on record, newest first.

Latest 5.2 31 versions Since Feb 2016

Undated 21 versions

5.2 Latest 2 new1 improved1 fixed2 security
New
  • Database and runtime groundwork for future MainWP Abilities API backup operations, disabled by default until compatible MainWP Child support is available.
  • Support for the database schema validation.
Improved
  • Improve error handling and logging in add-on connection functions.
Fixed
  • Improved remote operation error handling to prevent unsafe duplicate retries when the operation result is unknown.
Security
  • Hardened stored UpdraftPlus settings handling to safely reject corrupted or unsafe serialized data.
  • Improved UpdraftPlus.com account credential protection and prevented stored passwords from being displayed.
5.0.1 1 improved
Improved
  • Compatibility with the latest DataTables library version
5.0 1 improved
Improved
  • MainWP 5.0 compatibility
4.0.9 1 improved
Improved
  • API key encryption method
4.0.8 1 improved
Improved
  • MainWP 4.3.1 compatibility
4.0.6 1 new
New
  • WP Nonce verification to the Go to WP Admin request for additional security
4.0.5 1 fixed
Fixed
  • An issue with saving settings to child sites
4.0.4 1 improved
Improved
  • Compatibility with the latest UpdrafPlus version
4.0.3 1 fixed
Fixed
  • An issue with setting WebDAV settings
4.0 2 improved
Improved
  • Extension UI/UX redesign
  • Support for the MainWP 4.0
1.8 1 new
New
  • DereamObjects end-point option
1.7 1 removed
Removed
  • The ability to restore sites from MainWP Dashboard due to code change in the UpdraftPlus plugin
1.6 2 new1 improved1 fixed
New
  • New feature to backup all sites
  • BackBlaze remote destination option
Improved
  • Data processing to improve performance
Fixed
  • An issue with saving schedule time
1.4 1 new
New
  • Support for upcoming MainWP dashboard features
1.3 1 new1 fixed
New
  • Support for new UpdraftPlus Backups plugin features
Fixed
  • An issue with activating the extension
1.1 4 new1 improved1 fixed
New
  • Support for WP-CLI
  • New option "Server-side encryption"
  • Support for the new Add Site process
  • An auto update warning if the extension is not activated
Improved
  • "Check for updates now" link is not vidible if extension is not activated
Fixed
  • Translation issue
1.0 4 new1 improved1 fixed
New
  • Support for MainWP 3.0 versoin
  • Support for new API Management
  • New features introduced with a new UprdraftPlus Backups plugin version
  • Bulk connect child sites to UpdraftPlus Vault account
Improved
  • Refactored code to meet WordPress coding standards
Fixed
  • Strip Slashes in site names
0.0.4 2 fixed
Fixed
  • Bug with saving email report option for the free plugin version
  • Multiple PHP Warnings
0.0.3 3 new
New
  • Support for the new UprdrafPlus premium features (Microsoft OneDriver Remote Storage, FTP Passive mode)
  • An option to verify UpdraftPlus.com from dashboard site
  • Missing option from the Expert settings section
0.0.2 1 improved
Improved
  • Quick start guide layout
0.0.1 1 changed
Changed
  • First version

2026 2 versions

5.1.1 4 Oct 2026 1 new1 improved1 fixed
New
  • The "all-sites" view to Existing Backups page.
Improved
  • Text domain references to 'mainwp-updraftplus-extension' across multiple files.
Fixed
  • An issue where reporting email settings are not saved or pushed to child sites.
5.1 4 Jun 2026 2 new1 improved5 fixed
New
  • Added the ajax_get_site_backups_html AJAX endpoint to load a site's backups dynamically from the dropdown with loading and error handling.
  • Introduced placeholder element for more consistent empty states across the interface.
Improved
  • Refined backup management UI elements, including button styles, padded segments, modal close icon, and schedule and plugin table markup for a cleaner experience.
Fixed
  • Resolved an issue that could prevent backup files from downloading properly.
  • Corrected a PHP notice related to _load_textdomain_just_in_time being called incorrectly.
  • Fixed a UI issue where optional toggles for "Include in files backup" only appeared after saving settings.
  • Included the missing Must-Use Plugins backup option.
  • Resolved a jQuery error that could occur when saving settings.

2025 1 version

5.0.2 1 Jul 2025 1 security
Security
  • Removed unused code to prevent potential security problems.

2023 1 version

4.0.10 9 Jun 2023 1 fixed
Fixed
  • An issue with saving settings to child sites

2022 1 version

4.0.7 12 Jul 2022 1 improved1 security
Improved
  • Amazon S3 key input type
Security
  • Preventative: Multiple security improvements

2020 3 versions

4.0.2.1 9 Oct 2020 1 improved
Improved
  • MainWP Dashboard 4.1 compatiblity
4.0.2 5 May 2020 3 new3 fixed
New
  • SaveState property to the sites list
  • ColReorder property to the sites list
  • Horizontal scroll to the sites list
Fixed
  • An issue with overwriting the Wordfence login details
  • Incorrect links
  • Multiple cosmetic issues
4.0.1 1 Mar 2020 2 fixed
Fixed
  • An issue with missing settings field
  • An issue with saving email reporting values

2017 1 version

1.5 12 May 2017 1 new2 improved
New
  • Option to prevent overwriting remote storage settings
Improved
  • Database query process
  • Saving cloud storage settings

2016 1 version

1.2 8 Feb 2016 2 new1 improved1 fixed
New
  • New column in the UpdraftPlus Dashbaord page to display settings in use
  • Option to duplicate global settings in individual settings when the Override General Settings is set to Yes
Improved
  • Google Drive and Google Cloud settings in general settings page
Fixed
  • Compatibility issue with the new version of the UpdraftPlus plugin