# Automatic WordPress Backup

> Automatic WordPress Backup has 200+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 106 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Automatic WordPress Backup shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 53,549
- **Downloads (30 days):** 106 (+55.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0.3
- **Last updated:** Aug 11, 2010
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.0.5
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** DanCoulter (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dancoulter/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/automatic-wordpress-backup/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [backup automatic s3 zip backups scheduled](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/backup-automatic-s3-zip-backups-scheduled/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| backup automatic s3 zip backups scheduled | #51 | 52 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [WP S3 Backups](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-s3-backups/) | 40+ | — | Dec 14, 2009 | 24/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Automatic WordPress Backup safe to use in 2026?
Automatic WordPress Backup shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Automatic WordPress Backup?
Automatic WordPress Backup is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 53,549 times since it launched in December 2009. It was downloaded 106 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Automatic WordPress Backup work with WordPress 7.1?
Automatic WordPress Backup is officially tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Automatic WordPress Backup last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.3, was released on August 11, 2010 (16 years ago).

### Who makes Automatic WordPress Backup?
Automatic WordPress Backup is developed and maintained by DanCoulter.

### What are the best alternatives to Automatic WordPress Backup?
The most popular alternatives to Automatic WordPress Backup are WP S3 Backups (40+ installs).


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