Backup Manager

Adds control over your ExpressionEngine internal backups. It allows site administrators to manage, download, and delete backups taken by ExpressionEngine itself—right from the Control Panel.

Backup Manager is a lightweight commercial add-on (priced at $20) for ExpressionEngine 7. It empowers administrators with easy, centralized management of EE backups—letting you view, download, or delete backups without needing to access the server file system. Requires PHP 8 to operate.

Summary

Feature	Details
Purpose	Manage and retrieve ExpressionEngine internal backups
Download Capability	Yes – download via Control Panel
Delete Capability	Yes – remove backups as needed
Integration	Fully integrated into EE 7 Control Panel
Compatibility	Requires PHP 8, compatible with ExpressionEngine 7

Typical Use Cases

Easy Retrieval of Backup Files

• When you need to restore a site or migrate data, you can download the backup directly from EE’s control panel instead of grabbing it via FTP or SSH.

Maintenance & Storage Management

• Delete old backups through the interface to prevent disk space issues or clutter.

Features

Download Existing Backups

• Easily download backup files created via ExpressionEngine’s built-in backup system.

Delete or Remove Old Backups

• Clean up the system by removing outdated or unnecessary backup files directly through the interface.

Simple Control Panel Management

• Integrates seamlessly into the ExpressionEngine Control Panel, offering a user-friendly way to oversee backups without needing to access the file system manually

How It Helps

Time-Saving Simplicity

• Instead of digging through file directories or server paths, you manage everything from one centralized location.

Improved Workflow

• Administrators can quickly fetch backups for testing, staging, migrations, or audits without additional tooling.

Enhanced Oversight

• Gives administrators visibility into which backups have been created, and when—making backup routines clearer and more manageable.