Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- BackWPup currently ranks #135 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #133, first reached on Jul 22, 2026.
- It is averaging 13,587 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 81% versus the month before (7,518/day).
- The latest release, v5.7.8, shipped on Oct 14, 2026 (2 days ago) — release #185 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #135 |
| 2026-09-30 | #135 |
| 2026-08-31 | #134 |
| 2026-07-31 | #133 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 400,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 400,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 400,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 500,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 49,632 |
| 2026-09-30 | 3,660 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2,197 |
| 2026-07-31 | 4,918 |
| 2026-06-30 | 5,445 |
| 2026-05-31 | 5,462 |
| 2026-04-30 | 7,207 |
| 2026-03-31 | 6,442 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2,766 |
| 2026-01-31 | 3,253 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2,723 |
| 2025-11-30 | 4,791 |
| 2025-10-31 | 4,921 |
| 2025-09-30 | 7,266 |
| 2025-08-31 | 4,123 |
| 2025-07-31 | 4,233 |
| 2025-06-30 | 3,278 |
| 2025-05-31 | 3,586 |
| 2025-04-30 | 156,209 |
| 2025-03-31 | 6,154 |
| 2025-02-28 | 4,080 |
| 2025-01-31 | 2,081 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1,904 |
| 2024-11-30 | 5,160 |
| 2024-10-31 | 3,929 |
| 2024-09-30 | 2,056 |
| 2024-08-31 | 1,478 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | WP Media |
|---|---|
| Current version | 5.7.8 |
| Versions released | 185 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-14 |
| Added to directory | 2009-07-05 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.3+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Back up, restore, and protect your WordPress website with automated backups, cloud storage, one-click recovery, and AI-assisted backup management.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use BackWPup?
WordPress.org reports 400K+ active installs.
How popular is BackWPup?
As of October 16, 2026, BackWPup ranks #135 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #133.
When was BackWPup last updated?
BackWPup was last updated on October 14, 2026 (version 5.7.8). It has shipped 185 releases in total.
Who makes BackWPup?
BackWPup is developed by WP Media. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2009.
