Backup Migration
v2.1.8.1by Inisev · updated 3 days ago
Backup, migrate, and create staging sites with free cloud storage and support.
- Rank
- #517
- No change0 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 85,000
- 80K+ reported · Medium
- Total downloads
- 2.6M
- 2,644,379 all-time
- Rating
- 4.9/5
- 1,339 reviews
- Support resolved
- 100%
- 7 of 7 threads, last 2 months
Backup Migration at a glance
Backup Migration is a WordPress plugin by Inisev with 80K+ active installs, the #517 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 605 times, 10% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.9 out of 5 from 1,339 reviews. Version 2.1.8.1 came out on Nov 5, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 110 plugins tagged “staging”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2020.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats42.5K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Backup Migration |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,242 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 16,089 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 9,795 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 592 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 590 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 554 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 399 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 430 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 544 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 664 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 743 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 618 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 642 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 438 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 480 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 764 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1,172 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 928 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 544 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 507 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 334 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 406 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 503 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 537 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 607 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 529 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 509 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 396 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 401 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 517 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 85,050 · +0.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 85,050 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 84,940 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 85,137 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 85,042 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 84,898 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 84,861 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 84,759 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 84,824 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 84,869 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 84,710 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 84,639 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 84,741 |
Rank over time
#517 · up 2 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #517 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #517 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #517 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #517 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #517 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #518 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #519 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #519 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #519 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #519 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #521 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #521 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #521 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #519 |
Growth %
Average +0.03% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.13% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.17% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.05% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.19% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.08% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.12% |
Active installs band
80K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 80K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 80K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 80K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 80K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 80K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 80K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 80K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 80K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 80K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 80K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 80K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 80K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 80K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 80K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- So far:Rank #517 → #517
- Tested up to 7.0.8 → 7.1.4
- Released 2.1.8.1 (was 2.1.7)
- Rank #521 → #517Downloads +9.2%
- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.173%
- v1.418%
- Other9.1%
Rating trend
4.9★★★★★1,339 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.1.8.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.6
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Dec 1, 2020
- Last updated
- Nov 5, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Backup Migration
How many websites use Backup Migration?
Backup Migration is active on 80K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #517 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Backup Migration been downloaded?
2,644,379 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 605 times. See download stats
When was Backup Migration last updated?
Version 2.1.8.1 came out on Nov 5, 2026 (3 days ago). See every release
Is Backup Migration compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does Backup Migration have known security vulnerabilities?
Yes: 1 known vulnerability affects version 2.1.8.1, according to WPVulnerability’s database. See its security record
Is Backup Migration still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 3 days ago. Its authors resolved 7 of the 7 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does Backup Migration have?
4.9 out of 5 from 1,339 reviews on WordPress.org. 94% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Backup Migration?
The plugins most like Backup Migration, by the tags they share, are WPvivid (900K+), BlogVault Backup & Staging (80K+) and InstaWP Connect (40K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.9
★★★★★
1,339 reviews
- 5 stars: 1,259 reviews, 94%
- 4 stars: 33 reviews, 2%
- 3 stars: 12 reviews, 1%
- 2 stars: 5 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 30 reviews, 2%
- Positive
- 96%4–5★
- Mixed
- 1%3★
- Critical
- 3%1–2★
- About 2,502 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 5.0.
- Each new 1★ review takes 27 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 85,000 |
| Reported installs | 80K+ |
| Rating | 4.9 |
| Reviews | 1,339 |
| Total downloads | 2.6M |
| Author | Inisev |
| First released | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Version | 2.1.8.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.6 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Nov 5, 2026 |
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