XM-Backup
Does a backup of your Wordpress database and, or your files in wp-content/uploads and saves it in a safe location.
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XM-Backup shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (40+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 14 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.3 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where XM-Backup stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| backup | >100 |
| database | >100 |
| Dropbox | >100 |
| files | >100 |
| ftp | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About XM-Backup
From the official readme · v0.9.1Description
This plugin will do a backup of your WordPress database and, or your files in wp-content/uploads and saves
it somewhere safe. You can have the backup saved in your Dropbox account, a FTP account of your choise, your
account with Online File Folder, or have the backup emailed to you (not recommended for large files). You can
select to have the backups named the same every day or to have a date added to each file name.
This plugin requires PHP, cURL, PHP compiled with ZIP support, and Oauth (for Dropbox).
** NO WARRANTY SUPPLIED! **
** Make sure you test your Backups! **
Installation
- Upload
xm-backup/xm-backup.phpto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go to the ‘XM-Backup’ menu option under ‘Settings’ to specify the the backup options like where the backup should
be saved, which files to backup and if it should be done on an automated basis.
Changelog
The first version
0.9.1
- Updated Online File Folder to Online Storage
0.9.0
- The first version
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FAQ
XM-Backup: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is XM-Backup free?
Yes. XM-Backup is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is XM-Backup safe to use in 2026?
XM-Backup shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
How many websites use XM-Backup?
XM-Backup is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 14,204 times since it launched in February 2012. It was downloaded 123 times in the last 30 days.
Does XM-Backup work with WordPress 7.1?
XM-Backup is officially tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was XM-Backup last updated?
The latest version, 0.9.1, was released on May 19, 2012 (14 years ago).
Who makes XM-Backup?
XM-Backup is developed and maintained by Xavier Media.
What are the best alternatives to XM-Backup?
The most popular alternatives to XM-Backup are All-in-One WP Migration and… (5M+ installs), UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Mi… (4M+ installs) and Jetpack (3M+ installs).
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