Written by Admin on 2025-05-06

How to download a WordPress site using HTTrack

HTTrack is a powerful tool that allows you to download an entire website and save it for offline use. This can come in handy if you want to create a backup of your website, or if you want to make a local copy of your WordPress site for testing purposes. In this article, we will show you how to download a WordPress site using HTTrack.

Step 1: Install and launch HTTrack

The first step is to download HTTrack from the official website and install it on your computer. Once you have installed HTTrack, launch the application to start the download process.

Step 2: Create a new project

In the HTTrack interface, click on the 'Create a new project' button. This will open a new window where you can configure the settings for your WordPress site download. In the 'Project name' field, enter a name for your project. In the 'Base path' field, enter the URL of your WordPress site. Make sure you enter the full URL, including 'http://' or 'https://'.

Step 3: Configure the download settings

In the 'Options' tab, you can configure the download settings for your WordPress site. It's important to set the correct options here to ensure that your site is downloaded correctly. Here are some recommended settings:

• under 'Action', select 'Download web site(s)'
• under 'Limits', set the maximum depth to 5 or 6
• under 'Flow control', set the number of connections to 1
• under 'Experts only', select 'Do not follow external links'
• under 'Experts only', select 'No error pages'

Step 4: Start the download

Once you have configured the download settings, click on the 'Next' button to proceed. HTTrack will now start downloading your WordPress site. This process may take some time, depending on the size of your site and the speed of your internet connection.

Step 5: Access your downloaded site

When the download is complete, you can access your downloaded site by clicking on the 'Open mirror location' button in the HTTrack interface. This will open a file explorer window where you can navigate to the downloaded site and open it in your preferred web browser.

In conclusion, HTTrack is a great tool for downloading a WordPress site for offline use or backup purposes. By following these simple steps, you can easily download your WordPress site and access it anytime, anywhere.