Written by Admin on 2025-05-06

How to Download a Whole Wordpress Site

Are you looking to create a backup of your Wordpress site or to migrate your website to a new server? The best way to do this is to download your entire Wordpress site. In this article, we will guide you through the process of downloading a whole Wordpress site.

Step 1: Choose a Download Method

There are different methods you can use to download your Wordpress site. We will discuss three methods which are:

• Manual download via FTP/File Manager
• A Wordpress plugin
• Using cPanel

Step 2: Manual Download via FTP or File Manager

This method is suitable for you if you have FTP access to your site. Let's take a look at how you can download your Wordpress site manually:

1. Use an FTP client or access your File Manager in cPanel
2. Navigate to the root folder of your Wordpress site
3. Select all the files in the folder and download to your local computer

Step 3: Download via a Wordpress Plugin

There are many plugins available for Wordpress that allow you to easily download your site. One of the most popular is 'All-in-One WP Migration'. Here's how you can use the plugin:

1. Install and activate 'All-in-One WP Migration' plugin
2. Go to 'All-in-One WP Migration' and select export
3. Choose a file destination and wait for the export to complete
4. Once the export is complete, download the generated file to your local computer

Step 4: Using cPanel

If you have cPanel access then this is the easiest and most convenient method to download your Wordpress site. Here's how to do it:

1. Log in to your cPanel account
2. Navigate to 'Backup Wizard'
3. Choose 'Full Backup'
4. Select a backup destination and click 'Generate Backup'

Your backup will be emailed to you, and you can then download it to your local computer.

Conclusion

In this article, we have shown you three different methods for downloading a Wordpress site. No matter which method you choose, ensure that you have a backup plan in place to protect your website from any mishap or data loss.