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Backup Migration

v2.1.8.1

by 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
Declining·Downloads -9.6% (30d)·Toward 70K+ · ETA ~56d

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.

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

42.5K downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Backup Migration Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.05K10K15KOct 9Oct 14Oct 19Oct 24Oct 28Nov 2Nov 7Nov 6, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.0.8
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DateBackup Migration
Nov 7, 20261,242
Nov 6, 202616,089
Nov 5, 20269,795
Nov 4, 2026592
Nov 3, 2026590
Nov 2, 2026554
Nov 1, 2026399
Oct 31, 2026430
Oct 30, 2026544
Oct 29, 2026664
Oct 28, 2026743
Oct 27, 2026618
Oct 26, 2026642
Oct 25, 2026438
Oct 24, 2026480
Oct 23, 2026764
Oct 22, 20261,172
Oct 21, 2026928
Oct 20, 2026544
Oct 19, 2026507
Oct 18, 2026334
Oct 17, 2026406
Oct 16, 2026503
Oct 15, 2026537
Oct 14, 2026607
Oct 13, 2026529
Oct 12, 2026509
Oct 11, 2026396
Oct 10, 2026401
Oct 9, 2026517

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 85,050 · +0.4% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.84.6K84.8K85KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Nov 6, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.0.8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202685,050
Nov 7, 202684,940
Nov 5, 202685,137
Nov 4, 202685,042
Nov 3, 202684,898
Nov 2, 202684,861
Nov 1, 202684,759
Oct 31, 202684,824
Oct 30, 202684,869
Oct 29, 202684,710
Oct 28, 202684,639
Oct 27, 202684,741

Rank over time

#517 · up 2 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#518#520Oct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Nov 6, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.0.8
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DateDaily 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

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-0.2%0%0.2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
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

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.80KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Nov 6, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.0.8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202680K+
Nov 7, 202680K+
Nov 6, 202680K+
Nov 5, 202680K+
Nov 4, 202680K+
Nov 3, 202680K+
Nov 2, 202680K+
Nov 1, 202680K+
Oct 31, 202680K+
Oct 30, 202680K+
Oct 29, 202680K+
Oct 28, 202680K+
Oct 27, 202680K+
Oct 16, 202680K+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. So far:Rank #517 → #517
    • Tested up to 7.0.8 → 7.1.4
    • Released 2.1.8.1 (was 2.1.7)
  2. 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
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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 reviews

Review 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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Estimated installs≈ 85,000
Reported installs80K+
Rating4.9
Reviews1,339
Total downloads2.6M
AuthorInisev
First releasedDec 1, 2020
Version2.1.8.1
Requires WP4.6
Requires PHP5.6
Last updatedNov 5, 2026

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