Nifty Backups — WordPress Backup Plugin
Nifty Backups – WordPress Backup & Restore
by NickDuncan · WordPress.org page · Website
Nifty Backups has 70+ active installs on WordPress.org and 6,627 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on May 4, 2026, tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
Nifty Backups at a glance
Is Nifty Backups well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Complete WordPress backup and restore
- Backup your database tables
- Backup your files
- Smart backup process – no performance issues
- Smart restore process
- Automatically Send backups to email when complete
- World-class support should you need it
- Choose between backing up files, database or both
- Send backup notifications via email
- Choose how many rows you would like to backup per backup iteration
- Choose how many files you would like to backup per backup iteration
Nifty Backups reviews and ratings
12 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Amazing
This plugin is simple and effective.
Toxic -
Intuitive and Dependable
Easy to use, works every time. Glad I gave it a try. Now I'm sticking with it.
ablesolutions -
Simple and efficient
The title says it all: Nifty Backups is simple and efficient and is perfectly meeting my needs.
winnieandbuzzzz -
Multisite?
Looks to be a capable backup solution...but the sticky point for most BU plugs out there, is Multisite use. - Is this multisite-compatible? - If so, will it allow subsite backups or the entire network? - will it restore as well as backup? Thanks
bchalker -
AWESOME!
Awesome plugin... Love it! It just WORKS!
hulaji -
Fabulous Customer Support, Great Plugins
I cannot say too often how impressed I am by the customer support I get from these people. It is friendly, timely, knowledgeable and they go out of their way to make sure you are satisfied. I can honestly say that in the 12 years I have been building websites, that I have never experienced this level of customer service. Thank you Nick and Dylan and all.
sharon-jackson
Where Nifty Backups ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Nifty Backups appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Backup Plugins | #63 in search, not tagged | #96 | – |
Details
Fully functional free WordPress backup plugin. Backup and restore your database tables and WordPress files quickly, easily and reliably.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings Nifty Backups competes in
Tags
- backup
- backup schedule
- database backup
- file backup
- restore
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- Version
- 1.09
- Last updated
- May 4, 2026
- First published
- Nov 13, 2016
- Requires WordPress
- 6.2
- Tested up to
- 6.9.7
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Nifty Backups FAQ
What does Nifty Backups do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, Nifty Backups offers Complete WordPress backup and restore, Backup your database tables, Backup your files, Smart backup process – no performance issues and Smart restore process.
How many active installs does Nifty Backups have?
WordPress.org reports 70+ active installs for Nifty Backups as of September 7, 2026.
Is Nifty Backups still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on May 4, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
Is Nifty Backups free?
Nifty Backups is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Nifty Backups rank among Backup Plugins?
Nifty Backups is #96 in the WordPress.org Backup Plugins ranking.