# SandyWP Cloner

> SandyWP Cloner has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 95 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 69/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** SandyWP Cloner is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 69/100 on our health check.

**Clone this WordPress site into a fresh, disposable SandyWP sandbox: database, themes, plugins and media, in one click, in the background.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 377
- **Downloads (30 days):** 95 (-42.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 69/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 4.8.4
- **Last updated:** Aug 25, 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:** SandyWP (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sandywphq/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/sandywp-cloner/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [backup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/backup/) | >100 | 338 |
| [clone](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/clone/) | #74 | 118 |
| [migration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/migration/) | >100 | 293 |
| [sandbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sandbox/) | #3 | 6 |
| [staging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/staging/) | #39 | 91 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| backup | >100 | 3,632 |
| clone | >100 | 1,179 |
| migration | >100 | 3,564 |
| sandbox | #88 | 1,183 |
| staging | >100 | 1,538 |

## Version adoption

- 4.8: 100%

## 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 (7,669) | Oct 7, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/updraftplus/) | 4M+ | 4.8/5 (8,670) | Sep 21, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 3 | [Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jetpack/) | 3M+ | 3.7/5 (2,407) | Oct 6, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 4 | [Duplicator – Backups & Migration Plugin – Cloud Backups, Scheduled Backups, & More](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/duplicator/) | 1M+ | 4.9/5 (4,940) | Sep 29, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 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 (1,559) | Sep 28, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 7 | [Backuply – Backup, Restore, Migrate and Clone](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/backuply/) | 600K+ | 4.5/5 (135) | Oct 1, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 8 | [BackWPup – WordPress Backup & Restore Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/backwpup/) | 400K+ | 4/5 (1,322) | Oct 8, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 9 | [JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/backup/) | 200K+ | 4.5/5 (1,055) | Aug 26, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 10 | [InfiniteWP Client](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/iwp-client/) | 200K+ | 4.4/5 (177) | Aug 19, 2026 | 69/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is SandyWP Cloner safe to use in 2026?
SandyWP Cloner is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 69/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use SandyWP Cloner?
SandyWP Cloner is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 377 times since it launched in July 2026. It was downloaded 95 times in the last 30 days.

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

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

### When was SandyWP Cloner last updated?
The latest version, 4.8.4, was released on August 25, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes SandyWP Cloner?
SandyWP Cloner is developed and maintained by SandyWP.

### What are the best alternatives to SandyWP Cloner?
The most popular alternatives to SandyWP Cloner are All-in-One WP Migration and… (5M+ installs), UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Mi… (4M+ installs) and Jetpack (3M+ installs).


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