BackUpWordPress — WordPress Backup Plugin
by Tom Willmot · WordPress.org page · Website
BackUpWordPress has 80,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 4,916,422 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on April 24, 2024, tested up to WordPress 6.5.10.
BackUpWordPress at a glance
Is BackUpWordPress well maintained?
BackUpWordPress reviews and ratings
1,373 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
1,373 reviews
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1,195
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72
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Where BackUpWordPress ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that BackUpWordPress appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Backup Plugins | #13 by tag, not in search | #44 | – |
BackUpWordPress alternatives
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Details
Simple automated backups of your WordPress-powered website.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings BackUpWordPress competes in
Tags
- back up
- backup
- backups
- database
- zip
- Version
- 3.14
- Last updated
- Apr 24, 2024
- First published
- Sep 2, 2007
- Requires WordPress
- 3.9
- Tested up to
- 6.5.10
- Requires PHP
- –
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
BackUpWordPress FAQ
How many active installs does BackUpWordPress have?
WordPress.org reports 80,000+ active installs for BackUpWordPress as of September 7, 2026.
Is BackUpWordPress still maintained?
The last release was on April 24, 2024, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.
Does BackUpWordPress have good support?
On the WordPress.org forum, 0 of 1 recent support threads for BackUpWordPress are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.
Is BackUpWordPress free?
BackUpWordPress is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does BackUpWordPress rank among Backup Plugins?
BackUpWordPress is #44 in the WordPress.org Backup Plugins ranking.