iControlWP — WordPress Backup Plugin
by Paul · WordPress.org page · Website
iControlWP has 1,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 289,512 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on June 3, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
iControlWP at a glance
Is iControlWP well maintained?
iControlWP reviews and ratings
63 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Where iControlWP ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that iControlWP appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Backup Plugins | #65 by tag, not in search | #98 | – |
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Details
Manage all your WordPress sites in one place - updates, uptime, backups & security.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings iControlWP competes in
Tags
- backup
- dashboard
- manage
- security
- umbrella
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- Version
- 5.6.0
- Last updated
- Jun 3, 2026
- First published
- May 28, 2012
- Requires WordPress
- 4.9
- Tested up to
- 7.0.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
iControlWP FAQ
How many active installs does iControlWP have?
WordPress.org reports 1,000+ active installs for iControlWP as of September 7, 2026.
Is iControlWP still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on June 3, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
Is iControlWP free?
iControlWP is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does iControlWP rank among Backup Plugins?
iControlWP is #98 in the WordPress.org Backup Plugins ranking.