# WP Source Control

> WP Source Control has 10+ active installs and 76 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Source Control shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**WP Source Control is a WordPress plugin that allows you to source control your theme directory and your posts/pages. You can even see how your theme has changed since your last commit using the diff function.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 4,247
- **Downloads (30 days):** 76 (+81% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 3.1.1
- **Last updated:** Oct 28, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.0.38
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** MMDeveloper (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mmdeveloper/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-source-control/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [backup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/backup/) | >100 | 327 |
| [control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/control/) | #26 | 34 |
| [source](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/source/) | #11 | 17 |
| [source control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/source-control/) | #1 | 1 |
| [templates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/templates/) | #89 | 139 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| backup | >100 | 3,545 |
| control | >100 | 10,000 |
| source | >100 | 10,000 |
| source control | >100 | 5,663 |
| templates | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 3.1: 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) | Sep 15, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 2 | [UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/updraftplus/) | 4M+ | 4.8/5 (8,666) | Sep 21, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 3 | [Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jetpack/) | 3M+ | 3.7/5 (2,407) | Sep 10, 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 (1,556) | 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 (1,321) | Sep 7, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 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 WP Source Control free?
Yes. WP Source Control is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Source Control safe to use in 2026?
WP Source Control shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Source Control?
WP Source Control is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,247 times since it launched in October 2012. It was downloaded 76 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Source Control work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Source Control is officially tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Source Control last updated?
The latest version, 3.1.1, was released on October 28, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes WP Source Control?
WP Source Control is developed and maintained by MMDeveloper.

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


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