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Backlinks Saver

v1.0

by 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
Growing·Downloads +42.9% (30d)·Toward 4K+ · ETA ~16d

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.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

215 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Backlinks Saver Compare series
Downloads over time: 20 days across 1 series.1015Oct 10Oct 13Oct 16Oct 20Oct 23Oct 26Oct 29
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DateBacklinks Saver
Oct 29, 202614
Oct 28, 20267
Oct 27, 202617
Oct 26, 202616
Oct 25, 202612
Oct 24, 202611
Oct 23, 202613
Oct 22, 202613
Oct 21, 202611
Oct 20, 202610
Oct 19, 202616
Oct 18, 20266
Oct 17, 20268
Oct 16, 20268
Oct 15, 20267
Oct 14, 20269
Oct 13, 20268
Oct 12, 20266
Oct 11, 202613
Oct 10, 202610

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 3,270 · +0.6% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.3.3K3.3K3.3KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 20263,270
Nov 8, 20263,269
Nov 7, 20263,276
Nov 5, 20263,277
Nov 4, 20263,277
Nov 3, 20263,278
Nov 2, 20263,282
Nov 1, 20263,283
Oct 31, 20263,285
Oct 30, 20263,303
Oct 29, 20263,248
Oct 28, 20263,250
Oct 27, 20263,251

Rank over time

#4,034 · up 66 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 15 days across 1 series.#4K#4.1K#4.1KOct 16Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9
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DateDaily 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

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-1%0%1%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026+0.03%
Nov 8, 2026-0.21%
Nov 7, 2026-0.01%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
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

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 15 days across 1 series.2.9K3K3.1KOct 16Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 20263K+
Nov 8, 20263K+
Nov 7, 20263K+
Nov 6, 20263K+
Nov 5, 20263K+
Nov 4, 20263K+
Nov 3, 20263K+
Nov 2, 20263K+
Nov 1, 20263K+
Oct 31, 20263K+
Oct 30, 20263K+
Oct 29, 20263K+
Oct 28, 20263K+
Oct 27, 20263K+
Oct 16, 20263K+

Search rankings

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Change log

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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
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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 reviews

Review 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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Estimated installs≈ 3,270
Reported installs3K+
Rating4.2
Reviews5
Total downloads67.7K
AuthorNimrod Flores
First releasedSep 28, 2014
Version1.0
Requires WP3.0.1
Requires PHP–
Last updatedNov 28, 2017

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