pCloud WP Backup — WordPress Backup Plugin
by ploudapp · WordPress.org page · Website
pCloud WP Backup has 1,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 15,002 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on August 3, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
pCloud WP Backup at a glance
Is pCloud WP Backup well maintained?
pCloud WP Backup reviews and ratings
19 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
19 reviews
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Great for Simple Weekly Backups, But Needs Essential Management Features
Pros:• Reliable for Basic Weekly Scheduled Backups: Performs well for generating routine weekly site and database backups directly to pCloud storage.• Recent Stability Improvements: Updating to version 2.0.6 fixed critical silent database failure bugs present in older builds, making the backup creation process much more transparent. Cons & Missing Features:• No File/Folder Exclusion: You cannot exclude specific directories (like staging folders, heavy media, or cached files) from the backup.• No Backup Retention or Deletion Management: There is no way to set retention rules (e.g., keep the last 4 weeks) or delete older/excessive backups from within the WordPress dashboard. You have to manually log into pCloud to manage storage.• No Point-in-Time Versioning: Lacks granular point-in-time restore states or incremental backups, meaning every run compresses the entire site from scratch.• Size Limitations: Note that there is a hard 3.6 GB limit on backup archives, which can be an issue for larger sites. Summary:If you have a small-to-medium site and just want a simple "set-it-and-forget-it" weekly backup pushed to your pCloud account, it gets the job done. However, if you need granular control over what gets backed up, automated storage cleanup, or point-in-time restoration, the plugin still feels like a work in progress compared to more mature backup solutions. Ensure you are running version 2.0.6+ to avoid silent database dump failures. Conclusion:Overall, I really appreciate pCloud offering a dedicated WordPress backup solution to complement a cloud storage platform I already know and love. While it fulfills my basic weekly backup needs, adding features like exclusion filters and backup management would easily elevate it from a decent utility to an essential tool.
Syxguns -
Lack of features and ship to PCloud the entire domain...
Lack of features and ship to PCloud the entire domain… WAT?Does not have incremental backupYou cannot exclude folders and database tablesDoes not work on some website cause a js double declaration.wp2pcl.js:1 Uncaught SyntaxError: Identifier '__' has already been declaredat wp2pcl.js:1:1wppa-all.js:2 At: 21:12:49.910 message: Document.readyinject_main.js:1 inject_main.jsNo go
Francesco -
Works Perfectly After Update!
After updating to version 2.0, the pCloud WP Backup plugin functions excellently! The backup process is seamless, and it has improved my site's reliability significantly. Highly recommend giving it another try if you've had issues before.
uomiguel -
Avoid at all costs
Never experienced something like that. Luckily we got a free trial. We started to use pcloud for saving backups in combination with the WordPress plugin. Pcloud is worse than not even working at all. 8 times out of ten it is not working at all. And the ninth time it providse corrupted files which look totally normal at first. If you rely on that backup years of work will be wasted. Import has never worked at all without problems (even though some were minor problems). The retention of only some backups also doesn't work. It keeps all files untouched even though set different. Use everything else. Not pcloud!
TJ96 -
It will be of great help
I need this plugin as I have a pCloud subscription and lots of storage. But unfortunately the plugin is still very rough and without basic features. If you develop it quickly, I would be very happy to use it and leave a high rating.
Mladen Gradev -
I tryed... You can make it work, dont quit!
Start backup at 2024-03-23 10:56:562024-03-23 10:56:56 - Starting Database Backup2024-03-23 10:59:11 - Database Backup Finished2024-03-23 10:59:13 - Starting with creating ZIP archive, please wait... Please try adding FTP option, I think you will resolve most of the problems or server issues.
phomar
Where pCloud WP Backup ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that pCloud WP Backup appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Backup Plugins | #64 by tag, #37 in search | #36 | – |
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Details
The pCloud WP Backup plugin will help you backup everything on your blog with one click and store it in the cloud in the most secure way.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings pCloud WP Backup competes in
Tags
- backup
- pCloud
- Version
- 2.0.8
- Last updated
- Aug 3, 2026
- First published
- May 25, 2022
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 7.0.4
- Requires PHP
- 8.0
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
pCloud WP Backup FAQ
How many active installs does pCloud WP Backup have?
WordPress.org reports 1,000+ active installs for pCloud WP Backup as of September 7, 2026.
Is pCloud WP Backup still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on August 3, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
Is pCloud WP Backup free?
pCloud WP Backup is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does pCloud WP Backup rank among Backup Plugins?
pCloud WP Backup is #36 in the WordPress.org Backup Plugins ranking.