Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Database Backup for WordPress currently ranks #632 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #629, first reached on Jul 25, 2026.
- It is averaging 196 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 11% versus the month before (176/day).
- The latest release, v2.5.3, shipped on Apr 20, 2026 (133 days ago) — release #28 since the plugin joined the directory in 2005.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #632 |
| 2026-07-31 | #630 |
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Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 60,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 60,000 |
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Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-29 | 120 |
| 2026-07-31 | 171 |
| 2026-06-30 | 184 |
| 2026-05-31 | 137 |
| 2026-04-30 | 378 |
| 2026-03-31 | 66 |
| 2026-02-28 | 29 |
| 2026-01-31 | 35 |
| 2025-12-31 | 33 |
| 2025-11-30 | 30 |
| 2025-10-31 | 41 |
| 2025-09-30 | 41 |
| 2025-08-31 | 31 |
| 2025-07-31 | 125 |
| 2025-06-30 | 208 |
| 2025-05-31 | 31 |
| 2025-04-30 | 62 |
| 2025-03-31 | 46 |
| 2025-02-28 | 34 |
| 2025-01-31 | 42 |
| 2024-12-31 | 53 |
| 2024-11-30 | 36 |
| 2024-10-31 | 58 |
| 2024-09-30 | 60 |
| 2024-08-31 | 38 |
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Details
| Author | WP Engine |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.5.3 |
| Versions released | 28 |
| Last updated | 2026-04-20 |
| Added to directory | 2005-07-12 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.3+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Database Backup for WordPress is your one-stop database backup solution for WordPress.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Database Backup for WordPress?
WordPress.org reports 60K+ active installs.
How popular is Database Backup for WordPress?
As of August 31, 2026, Database Backup for WordPress ranks #632 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #629.
When was Database Backup for WordPress last updated?
Database Backup for WordPress was last updated on April 20, 2026 (version 2.5.3). It has shipped 28 releases in total.
Who makes Database Backup for WordPress?
Database Backup for WordPress is developed by WP Engine. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2005.
