VaultPress
10,000+ active installs · Rated 3.8/5 · Updated October 14, 2026
A backup and security service from the Jetpack family, offering real-time backups, one-click restores and malware scanning. The plugin listing is marked as deprecated in favour of the Jetpack VaultPress Backup product. It suited site owners wanting offsite backups with minimal effort. It is a paid subscription service, so new users are directed to the replacement.
Pros
- Real-time backup and malware scanning through the VaultPress service
- Admin page and Jetpack menu integration
- Login lockdown and firewall toggles in one place
Cons
- Requires a paid VaultPress subscription
- Readme says it is no longer supported for new customers
- Replacement recommended by the readme is Jetpack Security
Topics: Backup plugins , Migration plugins , Security plugins
Mentioned in
- Best Migration WordPress Plugins (Free and Paid)
- Best Backup WordPress Plugins (Free & Paid)
- Best Security WordPress Plugins (Free and Paid)
- 20+ Must Have WordPress Plugins – Essential Plugins for Professional WordPress Websites
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