Database Backup for WordPress — WordPress Backup Plugin
by WP Engine · WordPress.org page · Website
Database Backup for WordPress has 60,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 3,784,917 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 20, 2026, tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
Database Backup for WordPress at a glance
Is Database Backup for WordPress well maintained?
Database Backup for WordPress reviews and ratings
66 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
66 reviews
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Where Database Backup for WordPress ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Database Backup for WordPress appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Backup Plugins | #18 by tag, #18 in search | #15 | – |
Database Backup for WordPress alternatives
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WP Database Backup 30,000+ installs · 4.5 -
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Details
Database Backup for WordPress is your one-stop database backup solution for WordPress.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings Database Backup for WordPress competes in
Tags
- backup
- database
- database backup
- mysql
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- Version
- 2.5.3
- Last updated
- Apr 20, 2026
- First published
- Jul 12, 2005
- Requires WordPress
- 3.6.0
- Tested up to
- 6.9.7
- Requires PHP
- 5.3
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Database Backup for WordPress FAQ
How many active installs does Database Backup for WordPress have?
WordPress.org reports 60,000+ active installs for Database Backup for WordPress as of September 7, 2026.
Is Database Backup for WordPress still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on April 20, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
Is Database Backup for WordPress free?
Database Backup for WordPress is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Database Backup for WordPress rank among Backup Plugins?
Database Backup for WordPress is #15 in the WordPress.org Backup Plugins ranking.