Can I Restore a Deleted Wix Website?

Wix is a popular website builder that allows users to easily create and publish websites without the need for coding knowledge. However, there may come a time when a user accidentally deletes their website or decides to delete their Wix website for various reasons. This article will explore the options for restoring a deleted Wix website.

The Importance of Backups

Before discussing the options for restoring a deleted Wix website, it is important to emphasise the importance of backups. Regular backups of a website can be extremely useful in the event of accidental deletion or other types of data loss. Wix offers a feature called “Site Backup” that allows users to easily back up their websites, including all images, text, and website design.

Options for Restoring a Deleted Wix Website

Unfortunately, once a Wix website has been deleted, it cannot be restored. This means that all data associated with the website, including images, text, and website design, will be permanently lost and cannot be recovered.

However, there are two options for creating a similar website:

  1. Use the Site Backup feature: If a backup of the website has been created, users can use this backup to restore the website to its previous state. To do this, users simply need to log in to their Wix account, click on the “Site Backup” button, and select the desired backup. The website will be restored to the state it was in when the backup was created.
  2. Create a new website: If a backup of the website has not been created, or if the backup is outdated, users can create a new website from scratch. This may involve manually recreating the website design, text, and images, but it will allow users to create a new website that is similar to their previous website.

Can I restore a deleted Wix website? – Conclusion

Once a Wix website has been deleted, it cannot be restored. However, there are two options for creating a similar website, either by using the Site Backup feature or by creating a new website from scratch. 

The importance of backups cannot be overstated, as regular backups can be extremely useful in the event of accidental deletion or other types of data loss.

Before proceeding with the deletion of a Wix website, users should consider creating a backup of their website, as this may allow them to restore the website to its previous state in the future.

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Shaan Nicol

Shaan Nicol is the founder and director of Chillybin Web Design, a WordPress web design and development agency with offices in Singapore and Brisbane. With over 14 years of experience leading Chillybin, Shaan has guided the company's growth into a distributed global team with staff across the Philippines, Indonesia, China, Australia, India, and Brazil. Shaan is an active member of the WordPress community, serving as the lead organiser for WordCamp Singapore 2019 and co-organiser of the WordPress Singapore Meetup Group. He has spoken at multiple WordCamps across the Asia-Pacific region including WordCamp Kuala Lumpur and WordCamp Sydney. Prior to founding Chillybin in 2009, Shaan worked at EMI Music as an Online Manager, where he orchestrated numerous digital campaigns and advocated for increased investment in online platforms.