Observed by · 2026-11-05
Limit increased
Dropbox Advanced lists one year to restore deleted files after an earlier 180-day period
The May 2022 Advanced pricing table listed 180 days for file recovery and version history; the November 2026 Advanced page lists one year to restore deleted files. The captures do not establish when the period changed or each customer’s terms. The plans also differ in storage and features. This comparison addresses deleted-file recovery only.
The change
Before and after
Advanced · Deleted-file recovery period
Before
180 days for file recovery
After
1 year to restore deleted files
Put it to use
What to check next
Review your own plan and usage. Current-plan details reflect the 2026-11-05 US capture.
Check your recovery window
Dropbox lists a default recovery period of 365 days for Advanced. Check your plan, settings and any add-ons before relying on it.
Review deletion policies
Dropbox says some files can be permanently deleted earlier when a data disposition policy applies. Check your organization’s policy and backup needs.
The evidence
Read Dropbox’s recovery guidance
Open a detail to read the relevant part, or inspect the full capture. Live sources may have changed since capture.
Captured 2022-05-02 · Full capture · Archived source
Captured 2026-11-05 · Full capture · Live source
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