Written by Admin on 2025-05-06

How to Download a WordPress Site

WordPress is an open source content management system that powers millions of websites worldwide. If you're looking to download a WordPress site, either to move it to a new domain or for backup purposes, the process is simple and straightforward. Here's how to do it:

Step 1: Export Your Database

The first thing you need to do is export your WordPress database. To do this, log into your hosting account and go to phpMyAdmin. From there, select your WordPress database and click on the "Export" tab. Choose the "Quick" method and the "SQL" format. Finally, click on the "Go" button to generate the SQL file.

Step 2: Download Your WordPress Files

Next, you need to download your WordPress files. You can do this by connecting to your server using an FTP client, such as FileZilla. Once connected, navigate to the root folder of your WordPress installation and download all the files and folders.

Step 3: Bundle Your Files and Database

With your database and files downloaded, it's time to bundle them together. To do this, create a new folder on your computer and name it after your WordPress site. Then, move all the WordPress files and folders you downloaded in Step 2 into this folder. Finally, copy the SQL file you exported in Step 1 into the same folder.

Step 4: Zip Your Site

The final step is to zip your WordPress site so that it's easier to transfer or store. To do this, right-click on your WordPress site folder and choose "Compress" (or "Add to Archive" for Windows users). Give your archive a name, choose the ZIP format, and click on the "Create" button.

Congratulations, you've successfully downloaded your WordPress site! You can now move it to a new domain or store it for backup purposes. Remember that if you're moving your WordPress site, you'll need to update your site's URL in the wp-config.php file and the database before uploading it to a new server.