Backup and Move Plugin
v0.1by Gaurav Aggarwal · updated 15 years ago
This plugin allow blog administrators (even non-technicals) to create a complete backup of their blog and restore it on a different server,domain,etc
- Rank
- #14,146
- Up19 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 153
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 45.8K
- 45,769 all-time
- Rating
- 3.0/5
- 6 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Backup and Move Plugin at a glance
Backup and Move Plugin is a WordPress plugin by Gaurav Aggarwal with 100+ active installs, the #14,146 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 3.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 0.1 came out on Aug 21, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.0.5. Among the 30 plugins tagged “move”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats302 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Backup and Move Plugin |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 18 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 11 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 153 · -7.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 153 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 152 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 153 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 154 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 152 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 153 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 153 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 154 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 153 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 153 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 152 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 166 |
Rank over time
#14,146 · down 49 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #14,146 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #14,165 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #14,140 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #14,094 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #14,105 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #14,186 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #14,117 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #14,101 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #14,068 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #14,077 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #14,109 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #14,128 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #14,097 |
Growth %
Average -0.68% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.66% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.33% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.65% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.32% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.65% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.65% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.65% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.66% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -8.43% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
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.
- v0.1100%
Rating trend
3.0★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.0.5
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 7, 2011
- Last updated
- Aug 21, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Backup and Move Plugin
How many websites use Backup and Move Plugin?
Backup and Move Plugin is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #14,146 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Backup and Move Plugin been downloaded?
45,769 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times. See download stats
When was Backup and Move Plugin last updated?
Version 0.1 came out on Aug 21, 2011 (15 years ago).
Is Backup and Move Plugin compatible with the latest WordPress?
Backup and Move Plugin’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, 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.
Is Backup and Move Plugin still maintained?
Its last release was 15 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Backup and Move Plugin have?
3.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 50% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Backup and Move Plugin?
The plugins most like Backup and Move Plugin, by the tags they share, are WP STAGING (100K+), Backuply (600K+) and BackWPup (400K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.0
★★★★★
6 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 50%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 3 reviews, 50%
- Positive
- 50%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 50%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 153 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 3.0 |
| Reviews | 6 |
| Total downloads | 45.8K |
| Author | Gaurav Aggarwal |
| First released | Feb 7, 2011 |
| Version | 0.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 21, 2011 |
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