How to fix the WordPress missed schedule error

If you come across the frustration of a WordPress missed schedule error, you’re not alone. WordPress has a convenient feature that allows you to run scheduled tasks in the background. This feature does many useful things for you, like checking for updates, publishing...

Why are my backups slow?

When creating a backup, UpdraftPlus uses Binary Zip or PHPZip to compress the backup files. If neither Binary Zip or PHPZip are available on your server, UpdraftPlus will use PclZip. PclZip is older and slower than Binary Zip or PHPZip and this may be causing your...

How do I open my browser’s Developer Tools?

When debugging UpdraftPlus, you will sometimes be told to open the JavaScript Console or Developer Tools. Here is a quick guide on how to access this console on the most common browsers Google Chrome Navigate to the desired page Press CTRL+SHIFT+J (CMD+OPT+J on a Mac)...

WordPress crashed when updating UpdraftPlus – what can I do?

WordPress currently (this article was last reviewed in March 2021) does not handle plugin updates in an optimal way – if something goes wrong (for example, your account is too low on disk space, and you reach 100%, or PHP crashes), then it can leave your plugin...