BTFU — Back The Files Up
v0.10.2by jkirker · updated 1 day ago
One-click file + database checkpoints for WordPress development. Snapshot, experiment, roll back. (The F stands for Files.)
- Rank
- #57,256
- Up8,856 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 6
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 370
- 370 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
BTFU at a glance
BTFU is a WordPress plugin by jkirker with fewer than 10 active installs, the #57,256 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 33% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.10.2 came out on Nov 8, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 2 plugins tagged “checkpoint”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats143 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | BTFU |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 23 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 6 · +500.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
Rank over time
#57,256 · up 15,209 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #57,256 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #66,112 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #58,907 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #58,949 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #72,045 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #59,200 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #65,388 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #51,264 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #65,557 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #72,465 |
Growth %
Average +14.78% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +50.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +150.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -60.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -33.33% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +75.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +300.00% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Judged on Nov 16, 2026
- Released 0.10.2 (was 0.10.1)
- Rank #65557 → #58949Downloads +14.3%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.10.2
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 8.2
- First released
- Sep 5, 2026
- Last updated
- Nov 8, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about BTFU
How many websites use BTFU?
BTFU is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #57,256 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has BTFU been downloaded?
370 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was BTFU last updated?
Version 0.10.2 came out on Nov 8, 2026 (1 day ago).
Is BTFU compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is BTFU still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 day ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does BTFU have?
No one has reviewed BTFU on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to BTFU?
The plugins most like BTFU, by the tags they share, are Backuply (600K+), BackWPup (400K+) and JetBackup (200K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 6 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 370 |
| Author | jkirker |
| First released | Sep 5, 2026 |
| Version | 0.10.2 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 8.2 |
| Last updated | Nov 8, 2026 |
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