Backlinks Saver
v1.0by Nimrod Flores · updated 9 years ago
Backlinks Saver helps you save the link juice from existing backlinks to non-existent pages on your site by redirecting them to the home page with 301 …
- Rank
- #4,034
- Up2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 3,270
- 3K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 67.7K
- 67,714 all-time
- Rating
- 4.2/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Backlinks Saver at a glance
Backlinks Saver is a WordPress plugin by Nimrod Flores with 3K+ active installs, the #4,034 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times, 43% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 1.0 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.2.39. It leads the 28 plugins tagged “backlinks”. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats215 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Backlinks Saver |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 10 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 3,270 · +0.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 3,270 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3,269 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3,276 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3,277 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3,277 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3,278 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3,282 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3,283 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3,285 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3,303 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3,248 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3,250 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3,251 |
Rank over time
#4,034 · up 66 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #4,034 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #4,036 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #4,030 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #4,036 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #4,028 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #4,027 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #4,027 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #4,019 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #4,021 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #4,022 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #4,006 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #4,073 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #4,074 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #4,072 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #4,100 |
Growth %
Average +0.04% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.03% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.21% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.01% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.55% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +1.69% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.03% |
Active installs band
3K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
4.2★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 4.2.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 28, 2014
- Last updated
- Nov 28, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Backlinks Saver
How many websites use Backlinks Saver?
Backlinks Saver is active on 3K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,034 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Backlinks Saver been downloaded?
67,714 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times. See download stats
When was Backlinks Saver last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release
Is Backlinks Saver compatible with the latest WordPress?
Backlinks Saver’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Does Backlinks Saver have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Backlinks Saver. See its security record
Is Backlinks Saver still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Backlinks Saver have?
4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 80% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Backlinks Saver?
The plugins most like Backlinks Saver, by the tags they share, are Lnk Juice Tracking (fewer than 10), Link Juice Optimizer (5K+) and LexonRank (800+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.2
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 reviews, 80%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 20%
- Positive
- 80%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 20%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.3.
- Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 3,270 |
| Reported installs | 3K+ |
| Rating | 4.2 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 67.7K |
| Author | Nimrod Flores |
| First released | Sep 28, 2014 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
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