# BackUpWordPress

> BackUpWordPress has 80K+ active installs, a 4.7/5 rating from 1,373 reviews and 2.4K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 37/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** BackUpWordPress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80K+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

**Simple automated backups of your WordPress-powered website.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** #508 of 69,475 plugins
- **Active installs:** 80K+
- **Total downloads:** 4,918,021
- **Downloads (30 days):** 2,370 (+12.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.7/5 from 1,373 reviews
- **Health score:** 37/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 3.14
- **Last updated:** Apr 24, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.5.12
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.9+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Tom Willmot (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/willmot/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/backupwordpress/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [back up](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/back-up/) | #1 | 5 |
| [backup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/backup/) | #13 | 315 |
| [backups](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/backups/) | #3 | 20 |
| [database](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/database/) | #5 | 314 |
| [zip](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/zip/) | #1 | 47 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| back up | >100 | 7,628 |
| backup | >100 | 3,399 |
| backups | >100 | 3,394 |
| database | >100 | 10,000 |
| zip | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 3.14: 65.5%
- 3.13: 12.1%
- 3.10: 6.7%
- 3.6: 5.7%
- Other: 10.1%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Jetpack VaultPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vaultpress/) | 10K+ | 3.8/5 (72) | Apr 10, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 3 | [Back Top](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/back-top/) | 10+ | — | Jun 18, 2018 | 23/100 |
| 4 | [Backup by VOGA Press](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/backup-by-vogapress/) | 10+ | — | Sep 24, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 5 | [BackUpSavvy Premium wordpress plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/backupsavvy/) | <10 | — | Jan 31, 2020 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is BackUpWordPress safe to use in 2026?
BackUpWordPress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80K+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use BackUpWordPress?
BackUpWordPress is active on 80K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,918,021 times since it launched in September 2007. It was downloaded 2,370 times in the last 30 days.

### Does BackUpWordPress work with WordPress 7.1?
BackUpWordPress is officially tested up to WordPress 6.5.12, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was BackUpWordPress last updated?
The latest version, 3.14, was released on April 24, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes BackUpWordPress?
BackUpWordPress is developed and maintained by Tom Willmot.

### What are the best alternatives to BackUpWordPress?
The most popular alternatives to BackUpWordPress are Jetpack VaultPress (10K+ installs), Back Top (10+ installs) and Backup by VOGA Press (10+ installs).


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