BackWPup – WordPress Backup & Restore Plugin
Create a complete WordPress backup easily. Schedule automatic backups, store securely, and restore effortlessly with the best WordPress backup plugin!
4(1,317 reviews)
·500K+ active installs·Updated 1 week agoAs of April 2026, BackWPup is a WordPress backup plugin with 500K+ active installations and a 4/5 rating from 1,317 reviews. It has been downloaded 22M+ times in total. Requires WordPress 4.9+ and PHP 7.4+. Available on WordPress.org since 2009. Actively maintained — updated within the last month. Downloads are down 75% this week. Support resolution rate: 90%. Top alternative: All-in-One WP Migration and Backup.
4/51,317 reviews
500K+active installs
90%resolved
17 yearssince 2009
Overview
BackWPup is the most comprehensive backup & restore plugin for WordPress.
🎉 BackWPup 5.5– New Features & Improvements
BackWPup 5.5 is now available! Building on previous releases, it brings back your most‑requested features and delivers a refreshed, more controlled backup experience—shaped by your feedback.
🚀 What’s new in BackWPup?
✅ Archive format per backup: Pick the archive type for each backup (ZIP, TAR, etc.) to match your storage and restore needs.
✅ Archive name per backup: Give each backup a clear, custom filename so they are easy to recognize at a glance.
If you happen to experience any issues with the new version, contact us directly here so we can investigate your case. We are committed to resolving any concerns quickly and are actively working to ensure a smooth exp…
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Ratings & Reviews
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Recent Reviews
Needs Improvement
by aydenkenna·2 weeks ago·1 reply
BackWPup – WordPress Backup & Restore Plugin is a decent plugin that handles basic backups quite well. The setup is simple, and the automatic backup feature is definitely useful. However, the backup process can sometimes be slow, and a few advanced options feel a bit confusing. Overall, it’s a solid choice for beginners, but there’s still room for improvement.
- This topic was modified 2 weeks, 4 days ago by aydenkenna.
Excellent Work!!
by nickar2·2 weeks ago·1 reply
I saw a great, easy and powerful tool for WordPress users!
Even the free version is well-supported
by rjj1·2 months ago·1 reply
when I was having issues setting up this plugin, their support team was a great help and advised me on how to escalate the issue with my hosting provider. Thanks to their assistance, my hosting provider fixed the issue and the plugin is now working. Thanks, backWPup!
Aside from that, it’s really easy to use, with a simple interface and settings that are easy to understand. The free version has all the functionality I need for a small website. I’m very happy with this plugin.
nice ux, simple customisation
by pigsound·3 months ago·1 reply
i have been using backwpup for many years and have always loved its easy handling. there were some quirks in the beginning after the relaunch but they seem to be mastered now.
when i had some issues, support was always fast, friendly and constructive.
BackWPup IS BACK!
by benoitfouc·3 months ago·1 reply
I’ve been using BackWPup for many years now, and it has always been one of my essential WordPress plugins. I’ll be honest: the transition to version 5 was difficult, and I did experience some issues at that time. But I’m really happy to say that today, the plugin is once again fully stable and working perfectly in my setups.
What impresses me the most is how the support team handled this whole period. They didn’t just push updates blindly — they actually listened to our feedback, took our problems seriously, and worked hard to improve and stabilize the plugin step by step. You can really feel that they care about their users and about the long-term quality of the project.
I’m now confident again recommending BackWPup for reliable backups, and I want to sincerely thank the whole team for the work they’ve done and for listening to us.
Download Trends
Today: 5KYesterday: 6KThis week: 42KPeriod total: 6.0M
Compatibility
| WordPress | 4.9+ requiredTested up to 6.9.4 |
| PHP | 7.4+ required |
Version Adoption
v5.6
44.3%
Other
27.7%
v4.0
12.5%
v4.1
8.3%
v3.10
7.2%
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Changelog
5.6.7
Release date: March 25, 2026
- Security fix: Resolved a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the getblock REST endpoint.
- Fix: Backup limit is now properly respected (“Max backups to retain” setting).
- Fix: Backup process no longer continues after a job is aborted.
- Fix: Resolved storage settings panel rendering blank in some cases.
- Fix: Resolved SugarSync backup download failures and related PHP errors.
…and 11 more changes
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