If you've made a mistake or accidentally deleted important content, restoring your Wix website can save the day. Whether it's a full recovery or just retrieving a specific section, Wix provides tools to help bring back lost data easily.
Wix Backup and Restore Feature
Wix automatically saves your website versions, allowing you to restore your site to an earlier state with a few clicks. This is the most straightforward method to recover lost or deleted content.
- Go to your Wix Dashboard.
- Select the website you want to restore.
- Click Site from the top menu and then choose Site History.
- Browse through the saved versions.
- Select the desired version and click Restore.
Undo Changes via Wix Editor History
Within the Wix Editor itself, you can access version history and undo specific changes if you’re still working in the editor.
- Click on Site in the top menu.
- Select Site History.
- Preview and restore to any previously saved version.
Restore Deleted Pages on Wix
Deleting a page doesn’t permanently remove it immediately. You can still restore a deleted page if you act quickly.
- Open the Editor.
- Click the Menus & Pages icon on the left panel.
- Select Site History from the Site menu.
- Restore a version where the page was still present.
How to Recover Lost Content on a Wix Website
If you’ve deleted sections like text boxes, images, or strips, but not an entire page, here’s what you can do:
- Use Undo: Immediately after deletion, press Ctrl + Z or click Undo in the Editor toolbar.
- Restore from Site History: If undo is no longer available, revert to an earlier version using the site history tool.
Limitations of Wix Website Recovery
Wix provides excellent recovery options, but there are limitations to keep in mind:
| Recovery Feature | Limitations |
|---|---|
| Undo Button | Only works for recent changes within the session |
| Site History | Restores the whole website, not individual elements |
| Deleted Elements | Not recoverable unless undone quickly or recovered via full version |
Best Practices for Wix Backup and Prevention
To avoid future headaches, implement these preventive strategies:
- Preview before publishing — Always check changes in preview mode first.
- Duplicate your site — Use “Save As” to create manual backups before major edits.
- Publish regularly — This ensures a recent version is always saved in the history.
Useful Links
Viewing and Managing Your Site History – Learn how to access and restore previous versions of your Wix site using the Site History feature.
Wix Editor: Using Undo and Redo – Understand how to quickly undo or redo changes within the Wix Editor to recover recent edits.
Limitations of Restoring a Saved Version of Your Site – Be aware of what elements are and aren't affected when restoring a previous site version.
CMS: Restoring a Deleted Collection – Discover how to recover deleted CMS collections using Wix's backup system.
Storing a Backup of Your Site Outside of Wix – Learn about the current limitations regarding external backups of your Wix site.
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Conclusion
Restoring your Wix website is simple if you understand how to use the platform’s recovery tools. Whether you want to recover lost content, restore deleted pages, or undo accidental changes, the Site History and Editor features have you covered. Following best practices can further safeguard your work and ensure peace of mind during every update.