Jetpack VaultPress Backup
v4.0by Automattic · updated 3 days ago
Save each change and get back online fast with one-click restores. The most proven WordPress backup plugin with over 270 million backups.
- Rank
- #1,144
- Down1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 26,000
- 20K+ reported · Medium
- Total downloads
- 404.1K
- 404,148 all-time
- Rating
- 4.5/5
- 35 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Jetpack VaultPress Backup at a glance
Jetpack VaultPress Backup is a WordPress plugin by Automattic with 20K+ active installs, the #1,144 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 242 times, 5% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.5 out of 5 from 35 reviews. Version 4.0 came out on Nov 4, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 76 plugins tagged “jetpack”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2021.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats17.5K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Jetpack VaultPress Backup |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 297 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1,027 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10,696 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 275 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 226 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 241 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 91 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 90 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 229 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 243 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 248 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 247 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 226 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 97 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 86 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 270 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 313 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 313 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 293 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 261 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 94 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 234 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 230 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 296 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 250 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 202 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 63 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 81 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 222 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 25,902 · +0.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 25,902 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 25,895 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 25,877 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 25,838 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 25,844 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 25,839 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 25,839 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 25,781 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 25,757 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 25,717 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 25,688 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 25,767 |
Rank over time
#1,144 · up 23 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #1,144 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #1,143 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #1,145 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #1,145 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #1,145 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #1,145 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #1,146 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #1,146 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #1,149 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #1,153 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #1,155 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #1,154 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #1,154 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #1,167 |
Growth %
Average +0.04% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.03% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.15% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.02% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.02% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.09% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.16% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.31% |
Active installs band
20K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 20K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- So far:Rank #1145 → #1144
- Tested up to 7.0.8 → 7.1.4
- Released 4.0 (was 3.9)
- Rank #1154 → #1145Downloads +0.2%
- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v4.064%
- v3.919%
- v3.85.4%
- Other11%
Rating trend
4.5★★★★★35 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 4.0
- Requires WordPress
- 7.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Aug 12, 2021
- Last updated
- Nov 4, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Jetpack VaultPress Backup
How many websites use Jetpack VaultPress Backup?
Jetpack VaultPress Backup is active on 20K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #1,144 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Jetpack VaultPress Backup been downloaded?
404,148 times in total since 2021. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 242 times. See download stats
When was Jetpack VaultPress Backup last updated?
Version 4.0 came out on Nov 4, 2026 (3 days ago). See every release
Is Jetpack VaultPress Backup compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does Jetpack VaultPress Backup have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Jetpack VaultPress Backup. See its security record
Is Jetpack VaultPress Backup still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 3 days ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Jetpack VaultPress Backup have?
4.5 out of 5 from 35 reviews on WordPress.org. 83% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Jetpack VaultPress Backup?
The plugins most like Jetpack VaultPress Backup, by the tags they share, are Backuply (600K+), BackWPup (400K+) and JetBackup (200K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.5
★★★★★
35 reviews
- 5 stars: 29 reviews, 83%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 3%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 3%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 4 reviews, 11%
- Positive
- 86%4–5★
- Mixed
- 3%3★
- Critical
- 11%1–2★
- About 8 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.6.
- Each new 1★ review takes 6 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 26,000 |
| Reported installs | 20K+ |
| Rating | 4.5 |
| Reviews | 35 |
| Total downloads | 404.1K |
| Author | Automattic |
| First released | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Version | 4.0 |
| Requires WP | 7.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Nov 4, 2026 |
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