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atec Backup icon
Maintained Tested up to 7.0.7 #91 in backup

atec Backup

All-in-one backup and restore solution – fast & reliable.

Active installs40+10+ tier
Downloads · 30d356▲ +35.4% vs prev. 30d
Rating5/52 reviews
Health score59/100Fair
All-time downloads4.6KSince Feb 2025
Support resolved—No recent threads
RequiresWP 4.9PHP 7.4+
Downloads · 7d97▲ +21.3% week over week
Our verdict

Use with caution

atec Backup works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.

  • Small user base (40+ active installs)
  • Very few reviews so far

How does it stack up?

Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support

Daily downloads

51015Jul 9Aug 22Oct 6
Yesterday13
Daily average (1y)8
Peak day50Mar 24, 2026
Last 12 months2.9K

Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.

Rankings

Where atec Backup stands today

WordPress.org search rankings

Live position in the plugin search, top 100
KeywordPositionCompeting pluginsCategory
backup #45 3,579 Best backup plugins →
database >100 10,000 Best database plugins →
files >100 10,000 Best files plugins →
ftp #86 4,739 Best ftp plugins →
restore >100 3,479 Best restore plugins →

Version adoption

Share of active sites per release.

  • 1.1100.0%

Rating breakdown

★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews

  • 5★100.0%
  • 4★0.00%
  • 3★0.00%
  • 2★0.00%
  • 1★0.00%

About atec Backup

From the official readme · v1.1.46

Description

atec Backup provides a clean, high-performance backup and restore system for WordPress.

Back up your full database and selected file paths with precision. You can exclude specific tables or folders and optionally upload backups to a remote FTP server.

Manual and automatic backups are supported. The background job uses WP-Cron to execute scheduled backups silently.

Specifications

  • Schedule: Manual and automatic (via WP-Cron)
  • Storage: Local + optional FTP

Requirements

  • ZIP extension
  • PDO extension
  • Write access to the uploads directory

Third-Party Services

Integrity check

Once, when activating the plugin, an integrity check is requested from our server – if you give your permission.
Source: https://atecplugins.com/
Privacy policy: https://atecplugins.com/privacy-policy/

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin to /wp-content/plugins/ or install via the WP admin panel.
  2. Activate the plugin from the Plugins menu.
  3. Select “atec Backup” link in admin menu bar.
  4. Configure backup preferences from the plugin settings page.

Frequently asked questions

Where are the backups stored?

By default, backups are saved in your wp-content/uploads/atec-backup directory.

Will backups be compressed?

Yes, backups are stored as .zip files.

Can I use FTP storage?

Yes. Remote FTP storage is supported in the “PRO” version and can be configured via the settings.

Will this impact performance?

No. Scheduled backups are designed to run in the background using WP-Cron with minimal CPU usage.

Can I select specific database tables or paths?

Yes. Both selective table and file path exclusion are supported.

Changelog

1.1.46 [2026.06.24]

  • Update Guard: DB backup before WordPress core update

1.1.45 [2026.06.24]

  • New CPANEL framework class

1.1.44 [2026.06.20]

  • Introduces $instructions

1.1.43 [2026.06.05]

  • removed random+download script; moved download to admin_post; secure backup path by obfuscation (10 char)

1.1.42 [2026.05.28]

  • webDAV and Auto offload

1.1.41 [2026.03.23]

  • Dashboard undefined issue

Full changelog on WordPress.org →

Screenshots

Dashboard
Dashboard
Settings
Settings
Backup
Backup
Restore (PRO feature)
Restore (PRO feature)
FTP Settings (PRO feature)
FTP Settings (PRO feature)
FTP Transfer (PRO feature)
FTP Transfer (PRO feature)

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FAQ

atec Backup: quick answers

Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.

Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026

Is atec Backup free?

Yes. atec Backup is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

Is atec Backup safe to use in 2026?

atec Backup works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.

How many websites use atec Backup?

atec Backup is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,647 times since it launched in February 2025. It was downloaded 356 times in the last 30 days.

Does atec Backup work with WordPress 7.1?

atec Backup is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

What PHP version does atec Backup need?

atec Backup requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

When was atec Backup last updated?

The latest version, 1.1.46, was released on July 3, 2026 (3 months ago).

Who makes atec Backup?

atec Backup is developed and maintained by docjojo.

What are the best alternatives to atec Backup?

The most popular alternatives to atec Backup are All-in-One WP Migration and… (5M+ installs), UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Mi… (4M+ installs) and Jetpack (3M+ installs).

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