Wix How to Restore a Previous Revision

Wix offers a built-in revision history feature that lets users restore their website to a previous state.

Understanding Wix Revision History

Whether you've accidentally deleted important content or want to undo unwanted design changes, Wix's version control gives you peace of mind.

This capability is essential for managing updates, experimenting with layouts, and fixing mistakes quickly.

By using the Wix revision manager, you can view all saved versions and select the exact restore point you need.

How to Access Revision History in Wix

To restore a Wix website to an earlier version, you first need to find the website's revision log. Here's how to access it:

1. Open your Wix dashboard.
2. Select the website you want to work on.
3. Click on Site in the top menu.
4. Choose Site History.

This opens a timeline of all previous saves in the Wix website editor.

Step-by-Step: How to Restore a Previous Revision

Once you're inside the revision manager, follow this guide to revert your Wix website to a previous version:

1. From the Site History screen, browse the list of saved versions.
2. Click on a version to preview it.
3. If it’s the correct one, click Restore in the top-right corner.
4. Confirm your decision. Wix will now apply that version to your website.

Can You Restore a Published Wix Site?

Yes, you can restore a published Wix site using the same method above. The restored version becomes your new draft. You'll need to click Publish again to make it live.

This feature is ideal if a recent update caused layout issues or content loss.

Recover Deleted Content in Wix

If you accidentally removed important elements, use version history to recover deleted content in Wix:

• Go to Site History
• Preview an older version with the missing content
• Restore or copy content manually from preview

Revert Design Changes Without Losing Everything

Want to revert design changes in Wix but keep recent content? Here's a workaround:

Duplicate and compare versions

• Use Site → Duplicate Site before restoring.
• This gives you two versions to merge content manually.

This hybrid approach helps when you need to fix a few layout issues without undoing recent content additions.

Wix Website Backup and Restore Best Practices

To avoid future issues and make recovery easier, follow these tips:

• Save your website often while editing.
• Use Site → Duplicate Site before large updates.
• Document major changes you make weekly.

Fix Wix Website After a Mistake

If you've published an update and something broke, don't panic. Here's what to do:

1. Check your Wix dashboard for version restore options.
2. Preview older versions until you find a stable layout.
3. Restore and republish your website.

Make sure you note what caused the issue to avoid repeating the same mistake in the future.

Useful Links

Viewing and Managing Your Site History – This guide explains how to access and restore previous versions of your Wix site using the Site History feature.

Duplicating Your Site – Learn how to create a duplicate of your Wix site, allowing you to experiment with changes without affecting the live version.

Limitations of Restoring a Saved Version of Your Site – Understand which components may not revert when restoring your site to a previous version.

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Conclusion

The Wix version restore feature is a powerful way to undo changes in the Wix editor and maintain control over your website’s content and design. Whether you need to fix a mistake, revert to an old layout, or recover lost elements, the Wix revision manager makes it easy. Combine this with smart habits like duplicating your site and saving regularly for maximum protection.

Using the steps above, you can confidently manage your Wix site revision history and keep your website in perfect shape.