diff --git a/plinth/modules/ikiwiki/manifest.py b/plinth/modules/ikiwiki/manifest.py
index 10c8701b7..ce6cddb83 100644
--- a/plinth/modules/ikiwiki/manifest.py
+++ b/plinth/modules/ikiwiki/manifest.py
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ backup = validate_backup({
         'files': [],
     },
     'data': {
-        'directories': ['/var/lib/ikiwiki/'],
+        'directories': ['/var/lib/ikiwiki/', '/var/www/ikiwiki/'],
         'files': [],
     },
     'secrets': {