# BTFU — Back The Files Up

> BTFU — Back The Files Up has <10 active installs and 136 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 64/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** BTFU — Back The Files Up is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

**One-click file + database checkpoints for WordPress development. Snapshot, experiment, roll back. (The F stands for Files.)**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 282
- **Downloads (30 days):** 136 (-19% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 64/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 0.10.1
- **Last updated:** Oct 11, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 8.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** jkirker (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jkirker/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/btfu-back-the-files-up/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [backup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/backup/) | >100 | 359 |
| [checkpoint](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/checkpoint/) | #2 | 2 |
| [development](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/development/) | >100 | 170 |
| [restore](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/restore/) | #79 | 144 |
| [snapshot](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/snapshot/) | #18 | 18 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| backup | >100 | 3,909 |
| checkpoint | #25 | 105 |
| development | >100 | 7,870 |
| restore | >100 | 3,930 |
| snapshot | >100 | 1,311 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [All-in-One WP Migration and Backup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-wp-migration/) | 5M+ | 4.5/5 (7,674) | Oct 7, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 2 | [UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/updraftplus/) | 3M+ | 4.8/5 (8,694) | Oct 19, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 3 | [Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jetpack/) | 3M+ | 3.7/5 (2,406) | Oct 12, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 4 | [Duplicator – Backups & Migration Plugin – Cloud Backups, Scheduled Backups, & More](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/duplicator/) | 1M+ | 4.9/5 (4,940) | Oct 14, 2026 | 98/100 |
| 5 | [ManageWP Worker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/worker/) | 1M+ | 4.6/5 (679) | Aug 21, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 6 | [WPvivid — Backup, Migration & Staging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpvivid-backuprestore/) | 900K+ | 4.9/5 (1,565) | Sep 28, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 7 | [Backuply – Backup, Restore, Migrate and Clone](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/backuply/) | 600K+ | 4.5/5 (135) | Oct 22, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 8 | [BackWPup – WordPress Backup & Restore Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/backwpup/) | 400K+ | 4/5 (1,323) | Oct 14, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 9 | [JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/backup/) | 200K+ | 4.5/5 (1,056) | Oct 18, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 10 | [Widget Importer & Exporter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/widget-importer-exporter/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (117) | Oct 15, 2026 | 80/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is BTFU — Back The Files Up free?
Yes. BTFU — Back The Files Up is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is BTFU — Back The Files Up safe to use in 2026?
BTFU — Back The Files Up is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use BTFU — Back The Files Up?
BTFU — Back The Files Up is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 282 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 136 times in the last 30 days.

### Does BTFU — Back The Files Up work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested BTFU — Back The Files Up up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does BTFU — Back The Files Up need?
BTFU — Back The Files Up requires PHP 8.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was BTFU — Back The Files Up last updated?
The latest version, 0.10.1, was released on October 11, 2026 (2 weeks ago).

### Who makes BTFU — Back The Files Up?
BTFU — Back The Files Up is developed and maintained by jkirker.

### What are the best alternatives to BTFU — Back The Files Up?
The most popular alternatives to BTFU — Back The Files Up are All-in-One WP Migration and… (5M+ installs), UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Mi… (3M+ installs) and Jetpack (3M+ installs).


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