[beaconify]

Over stated. Just go to hostgator or one of the million clones and select to auto update or use a plugin to do it. Also use the backup plugin.

The real issue is if WP gets fractured or abandoned or weird license issues etc. Then I take my luggage to hugo or similar.

[hammyhavoc]

Having a backup to restore from is not really the major concern versus mitigating being hacked in the first place, having your database stolen, and needing to report that, whilst surviving the reputational damage and penalty fees that likely brings.

A restorable backup isn't really a priority versus the above.