EZ Backup
v4.15.12by Eli · updated 11 years ago
Keep your database safe with scheduled backups. Multiple option for off-site backups also available.
- Rank
- #33,044
- Up3 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.6K
- 2,628 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
EZ Backup at a glance
EZ Backup is a WordPress plugin by Eli with 10+ active installs, the #33,044 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 100% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 4.15.12 came out on Mar 13, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.1.42. Among the 20 plugins tagged “db”, it ranks #12. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats34 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | EZ Backup |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16 · -5.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 17 |
Rank over time
#33,044 · down 547 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #33,044 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #33,047 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #34,000 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #33,466 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #34,177 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #34,148 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #33,053 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #32,245 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #32,558 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #32,497 |
Growth %
Average -0.50% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +3.33% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -6.25% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +6.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -6.25% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.88% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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.
- v4.15100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 4.15.12
- Requires WordPress
- 2.6
- Tested up to
- 4.1.42
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 12, 2015
- Last updated
- Mar 13, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about EZ Backup
How many websites use EZ Backup?
EZ Backup is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #33,044 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has EZ Backup been downloaded?
2,628 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was EZ Backup last updated?
Version 4.15.12 came out on Mar 13, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is EZ Backup compatible with the latest WordPress?
EZ Backup’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, 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 EZ Backup still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does EZ Backup have?
No one has reviewed EZ Backup on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to EZ Backup?
The plugins most like EZ Backup, by the tags they share, are DBC Backup 2 (100+), Database Backup for WordPress (60K+) and EZ SQL Reports Shortcode Widget and DB Backup (500+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.6K |
| Author | Eli |
| First released | Mar 12, 2015 |
| Version | 4.15.12 |
| Requires WP | 2.6 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 13, 2015 |
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