'Packet Bigger Than max_allowed_packet' Backup Import Fix
Restoring a WordPress backup and hitting "packet bigger than max_allowed_packet"? Here's the real MySQL cause, not phpMyAdmin's upload limit, and the fix.
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Plugins & Backups
Independent comparisons and recovery workflows for plugins, backups and migrations.
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2026-08-15
All-in-One WP Migration Didn't Replace All Your URLs? Here's the Manual Fix
Old domain still showing up after an All-in-One WP Migration import? Here's why Find & Replace misses some URLs, and how to safely clean up the rest with WP-CLI.
Back Up WordPress Before Updating Plugins — the 60-Second Version
A plugin update can white-screen your site or break a layout. Here's the fastest responsible way to take a safety net first — about 60 seconds.
Can I Restore My WordPress Site Myself After Being Hacked?
Restoring a backup after a hack is safe — but only if it genuinely predates the compromise. Here's how to check, and what to do either way.
Duplicator Package Stuck at 'Building' or Showing Host Build Interrupt? Do This
Duplicator package build frozen or showing a Host Build Interrupt error? Here's the exact order to fix it: database export mode, ZipArchive, then PHP limits.
Moving a WordPress Site? Here's What Your Backup Actually Needs to Include
A complete WordPress migration is more than the database and your uploads. The full manifest, the gaps in common tools, and what no backup captures.
No FTP Access — Deactivate a Broken Plugin via phpMyAdmin
Locked out of wp-admin by a broken plugin, with no FTP access either? Here's how to deactivate it safely from phpMyAdmin, no file access needed.
Restore a Backup to Local by Flywheel First
Verify a WordPress backup actually works before you need it under pressure — free, on your own computer, using Local (formerly Local by Flywheel).
The Best WordPress Backup Plugins (And Common Fixes)
A tested comparison of the WordPress backup and migration plugins we've actually run restores with — plus where to go when each one breaks.
UpdraftPlus Backup Failed: What Each Error Means
UpdraftPlus showing a specific backup error? Here's what each real error message means and the fix — disk space, permissions, security blocks, PHP limits.
Why Is My WordPress Backup File So Large (and How to Shrink It)
A big WordPress backup is usually old archives, caches, and logs swept into the file — not your content. How to find the bloat and cut it safely.
Widgets or Layouts Disappeared After a Domain Change? It's Serialized Data
Widgets or a sidebar went blank after a domain change, but the rest of the site is fine? Here's why serialized data breaks that way, and the safe fix.
WooCommerce Orders Show a Count But the List Is Empty
Order count badge still shows a number, but the Orders list is empty after a migration? It's almost never data loss — here's the real cause and the fix.
WPvivid Restore Stuck or Failed? Here's Exactly Why (and the Fix for Each Cause)
WPvivid restore hanging at a percentage or failing outright? Here's how to tell which of the four real causes you're hitting, and the exact fix for each.
Your WordPress Backups Might Not Be Running — Here's How to Check (and Fix wp-cron)
Scheduled WordPress backups can silently stop running for weeks on low-traffic sites. Here's how to verify your last real backup and fix wp-cron for good.
No FTP Access Either? How to Deactivate a Broken Plugin Using Only phpMyAdmin
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UpdraftPlus Backup Failed: What Each Specific Error Message Actually Means
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