Yes, Backup Bolt is free to use. It is available as a free plugin on WordPress.org.

How many websites use Backup Bolt?

Backup Bolt has 900 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best Backup Bolt alternatives?

Popular alternatives to Backup Bolt include All-in-One WP Migration and Backup, UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration…, Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, &…. You can compare them side-by-side on our comparison pages.

Does Backup Bolt work with the latest WordPress?

Backup Bolt has been tested up to WordPress 6.8.5. It requires WordPress 4.0+ and PHP 5.6+.

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Backup Bolt

Name: Backup Bolt
Rating: 4.7 (13 reviews)
Author: Backup Bolt

Super simple one click backup your site and download the backup in compressed zip format. Choose between custom or full WordPress backup.

By Backup Bolt·Backup·Free

4.7(13 reviews)

·900 active installs·Updated 6 months ago

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As of April 2026, Backup Bolt is a WordPress backup plugin with 900 active installations and a 4.7/5 rating from 13 reviews. It has been downloaded 17K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 4.0+ and PHP 5.6+. Available on WordPress.org since 2022. Top alternative: All-in-One WP Migration and Backup.

4.7/513 reviews

900active installs

17K+total downloads

4 yearssince 2022

Overview

Backup Bolt is the easiest and simplest one click backup plugin you could ever find!. Now take a custom backup with minimal storage consumption or backup your full WordPress site with a click of button!. Clutter free straight forward interface. Download backup with zip compression.