# Auto Backup Before Update

> Auto Backup Before Update has 20+ active installs and 98 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 52/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Auto Backup Before Update works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 52/100 on our health check.

**Auto Backup Before Update automatically creates version-specific backups of your plugins and themes right before they’re updated — so you can safely revert if an update breaks your site.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 653
- **Downloads (30 days):** 98 (+78.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 52/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** May 23, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.5+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Sajjad Hossain Sagor (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sajjad67/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/auto-backup-before-update/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [auto backup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/auto-backup/) | #2 | 3 |
| [backup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/backup/) | >100 | 332 |
| [plugin update](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/plugin-update/) | #5 | 9 |
| [restore](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/restore/) | #36 | 127 |
| [rollback](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rollback/) | #10 | 28 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| auto backup | #49 | 1,256 |
| backup | >100 | 3,592 |
| plugin update | >100 | 10,000 |
| restore | >100 | 3,490 |
| rollback | #79 | 638 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WPvivid Backup for MainWP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpvivid-backup-mainwp/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (9) | Aug 6, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 3 | [Accu Auto Backup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/accu-auto-backup/) | 10+ | 4.7/5 (3) | Feb 10, 2022 | 29/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Auto Backup Before Update free?
Yes. Auto Backup Before Update is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Auto Backup Before Update safe to use in 2026?
Auto Backup Before Update works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 52/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Auto Backup Before Update?
Auto Backup Before Update is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 653 times since it launched in October 2025. It was downloaded 98 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Auto Backup Before Update work with WordPress 7.1?
Auto Backup Before Update 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 Auto Backup Before Update need?
Auto Backup Before Update requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Auto Backup Before Update last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on May 23, 2026 (5 months ago).

### Who makes Auto Backup Before Update?
Auto Backup Before Update is developed and maintained by Sajjad Hossain Sagor.

### What are the best alternatives to Auto Backup Before Update?
The most popular alternatives to Auto Backup Before Update are WPvivid Backup for MainWP (10K+ installs) and Accu Auto Backup (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-backup-before-update/ · Generated 2026-10-07 21:54 UTC by PageForge