# BackBurner Post Archiver

> BackBurner Post Archiver has <10 active installs and 155 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 60/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** BackBurner Post Archiver works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

**Automatically move old content out of active circulation after a configurable age - without ever deleting anything or breaking a single URL.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 408
- **Downloads (30 days):** 155 (-44% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 60/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.8
- **Last updated:** Sep 7, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** techygeekshome (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/techygeekshome/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/backburner-post-archiver/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [archive](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/archive/) | >100 | 161 |
| [cleanup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cleanup/) | >100 | 233 |
| [content management](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content-management/) | #35 | 63 |
| [evergreen content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/evergreen-content/) | #5 | 5 |
| [housekeeping](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/housekeeping/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| archive | >100 | 5,907 |
| cleanup | >100 | 6,193 |
| content management | >100 | 9,371 |
| evergreen content | #68 | 131 |
| housekeeping | #17 | 517 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Jetpack VaultPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vaultpress/) | 10K+ | 3.8/5 (72) | Oct 14, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 2 | [Zippy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zippy/) | 7K+ | 4.6/5 (16) | Sep 30, 2025 | 48/100 |
| 3 | [Posts List](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/posts-list/) | 7K+ | 4.5/5 (2) | Jun 6, 2013 | 35/100 |
| 4 | [Easy Custom Auto Excerpt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-custom-auto-excerpt/) | 6K+ | 4.5/5 (151) | Apr 16, 2024 | 48/100 |
| 5 | [Simple Yearly Archive](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-yearly-archive/) | 6K+ | 4.7/5 (30) | Aug 15, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 6 | [Archive Content with Archived Post Status](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/archived-post-status/) | 5K+ | 4.9/5 (36) | Feb 17, 2026 | 50/100 |
| 7 | [Advanced Posts/Page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-posts-per-page/) | 3K+ | — | Jul 18, 2012 | 28/100 |
| 8 | [JS Archive List](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jquery-archive-list-widget/) | 3K+ | 4.8/5 (45) | Apr 3, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 9 | [Ultimate Noindex Nofollow Tool II](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-noindex-nofollow-tool-ii/) | 3K+ | 3.1/5 (8) | Feb 20, 2024 | 32/100 |
| 10 | [Sitekit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sitekit/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 15, 2025 | 44/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is BackBurner Post Archiver free?
Yes. BackBurner Post Archiver is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is BackBurner Post Archiver safe to use in 2026?
BackBurner Post Archiver works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use BackBurner Post Archiver?
BackBurner Post Archiver is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 408 times since it launched in August 2026. It was downloaded 155 times in the last 30 days.

### Does BackBurner Post Archiver work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested BackBurner Post Archiver up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.8 or newer.

### What PHP version does BackBurner Post Archiver need?
BackBurner Post Archiver requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was BackBurner Post Archiver last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.8, was released on September 7, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes BackBurner Post Archiver?
BackBurner Post Archiver is developed and maintained by techygeekshome.

### What are the best alternatives to BackBurner Post Archiver?
The most popular alternatives to BackBurner Post Archiver are Jetpack VaultPress (10K+ installs), Zippy (7K+ installs) and Posts List (7K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/backburner-post-archiver/ · Generated 2026-10-18 03:22 UTC by PageForge