Written by Admin on 2025-05-06

Download a Whole WordPress Site: A Step-by-Step Guide

If you've been maintaining a WordPress site for a while, there may come a time when you want to download the entire site for backup or migration purposes. While there are several methods to do this, we'll discuss the easiest and most reliable one in this article. So, without further ado, let's get started.

Step 1: Install and Activate the All-in-One WP Migration Plugin

First, you need to install and activate the All-in-One WP Migration plugin on your WordPress site. You can do this by navigating to the "Plugins" section in the WordPress dashboard, clicking "Add New," and searching for "All-in-One WP Migration."

Once you find the plugin, click "Install Now," and then "Activate."

Step 2: Export Your Site

After activating the plugin, you'll see a new menu item for it in the WordPress dashboard. Click on "All-in-One WP Migration" and select "Export" from the drop-down menu.

In the Export screen, you'll see several options for selecting which parts of your site to export. By default, the plugin exports everything, including your content, files, themes, plugins, and database. If you want to exclude any of these, you can click on the respective section and uncheck the boxes.

When you're satisfied with your selections, click on "Export" to begin the export process. The plugin will generate the export file in a matter of minutes, depending on the size of your site.

Step 3: Download the Export File

After the export process is complete, you'll see a link to download the export file. Click on the link, and your browser will start downloading the file. The file will be in the form of a compress .wpress file.

Step 4: Import the Site to a New Location

Now that you have the export file, you can import it to a new WordPress site. To do this, first, install and activate All-in-One WP Migration on the new site.

Next, go to the "All-in-One WP Migration" menu item and select "Import" from the drop-down menu. Click on "Import from" and choose the "File" option. Then select the export file you downloaded earlier and click on "Continue."

Once the plugin uploads the file, it will start importing your site. This may take some time, depending on the size of your site. After the process is complete, you'll see a message confirming that your site has been imported successfully.

Conclusion

That's it – you now know how to download a whole WordPress site in a matter of minutes using the All-in-One WP Migration plugin. Whether you're migrating to a new host or just want to have a backup of your site, this method is the easiest and most reliable way to do it. Happy exporting!